Susan Habas, Author at Thalian Association

Make A Scene

Lights, camera, imagination! Make A Scene is a fun and energetic acting class where young performers explore storytelling, characters, and improvisation through games and scene work. Students will build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills while learning the basics of acting in a supportive and engaging environment. No experience...

June 22, 2026 Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.

Center Stage Musical Theatre

Sing, dance, and shine! This class introduces young performers to the fundamentals of musical theatre through dance, voice, and performance training. Students will learn basic musical theatre dance techniques, improve flexibility and coordination, and gain confidence preparing for a dance call. They’ll also explore healthy vocal technique, how to...

Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.

Sing and Dance Stars

A joyful introduction to music and movement! Your child will explore rhythm, melody, and creative expression through singing, dancing, and imaginative movement games. Each class encourages coordination, listening skills, and confidence as students learn simple songs, basic dance steps, and fun group activities in a playful, supportive environment.

Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.

Kendra Bentley

Kendra Bentley is a local Mom of 5, Montessori teacher, birth and postpartum doula, Home birth student midwife, and lover of the stage. She has remained an active member of Wilmington’s arts community for more than two decades, performing with local theater and choral organizations since childhood. Kendra...

Susan Habas Youth Academy Instructors.

How To Train Your Dragon JR

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the first youth show of the season, How to Train Your Dragon Jr, Saturday July 25. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 10 am. The musical, directed...

June 15, 2026 Susan Habas Auditions for Youth Theatre.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

By Charles M. Schulz Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts...

June 14, 2026 Susan Habas Info, Special Event.

Dracula

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the play, Dracula, on Monday July 20 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The play, directed by Joshua Zieseniss with assistant direction by Sydney Smith Martin, will run...

June 3, 2026 Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Auditions for Main Stage.

Seussical JR

Thalian Association Community Theatre Production of Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS Music Supervised, Adapted, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Seussical JR Is presented through special...

May 4, 2026 Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND Originally Directed On Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward,...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

Disney’s Frozen

Disney’s Frozen Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group For the...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

Disney’s The Lion King JR

Thalian Association Community Theatre Production of Music and Lyrics by ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE Additional Music and Lyrics by LEBO M, MARK MANCINA, JAY RIFKIN, and HANS ZIMMER Book by ROGER ALLERS & IRENE MECCHI Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor Originally produced on...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

The Neverland Project

The Neverland Project By Stephen Gregg You’ve heard of Peter Pan. You might even think you know the story—about a boy who can fly, about Neverland and pirates and Lost Boys and Tinker Bell. But you don’t know the real story because the man who wrote it all down wasn’t...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber “Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

Junie B. Jones Jingle Bells Batman Smells

Junie B. Jones Jingle Bells Batman Smells By Allison Gregory Adapted from the book by Barbara Park Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s best-selling book series, is a festive treat for all! Tattletale May is constantly...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Miracle on 34th Street

Thank You To Co-Producer The Community Foundation of NC East! Miracle on 34th Street Book by Meredith Willson Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture of the same name, with story by Valentine Davies and screenplay by George Seaton A holiday classic from...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

Dracula

Dracula By Steven Dietz From the novel by Bram Stoker Sink your teeth into the ultimate Halloween thrill. Steven Dietz’s electrifying adaptation of the timeless classic seduces with elegance and suspense, transforming the legendary vampire tale into a gripping theatrical experience. Bold, chilling, and wickedly smart, Dracula draws you...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.

DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR

Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture In association with Universal Theatrical Group Book & Lyrics by Kate Thomas Original Music & Lyrics by Veronica Mansour Originally developed through the DreamWorks Theatricals/ Music Theatre International Emerging Writers Program Based...

Susan Habas 2026-2027 Season, Youth Stage Performaces.

Cassidy Santaguida

Cassidy Santaguida grew up in El Paso, Texas, and after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Texas, spent four years as a high school teacher. In 2006, Cassidy began her career in technology as a software developer. She then led a successful workforce development program...

April 29, 2026 Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.

2026 Viking River Cruise Raffle – Win the Trip of a Lifetime!

Congratulations to Walter Wright! Enjoy Your Fabulous River Cruise!! Viking River Cruise Raffle 2026 Win the 8-Day Rhine or Danube River Excursion of Your Choice Support Thalian Association Community Theatre Value Up to $8198 Viking River...

January 12, 2026 Susan Habas Info.

John William Pope Foundation

December 3, 2025 Susan Habas Grant Sponsors, Sponsors.

Flourish Leadership Consulting

November 20, 2025 Susan Habas Producer's Circle, Sponsors.

REV Federal Credit Union

November 19, 2025 Susan Habas Grant Sponsors, Sponsors.

Rising Stars

Get ready to sing, dance, and shine on stage! In this class, we’ll dive into everything that makes musical theatre so magical, from stage presence and acting games to script reading and show-stopping dance numbers. Whether you’re preparing for an audition, growing your love of musical theatre, or looking...

October 30, 2025 Susan Habas Spring 2026, Youth Academy Class.

Itzelle Heinberg

Itzelle is thrilled to be teaching her first official TACT Academy class! She’s currently a student at Isaac Bear Early College and plans to pursue a minor in Theater Education. Over the past four years she’s been deeply involved with Thalian Association, performing in many youth productions, counseling at...

October 27, 2025 Susan Habas Spring 2026, Youth Academy Instructors.

Flexner Houser Injury Law

October 10, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Trinity Landing

September 26, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Ironclad Brewery

September 22, 2025 Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Intracoastal Living Magazine

Susan Habas Producer's Circle, Sponsors.

Wrightsville Beach Magazine

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Porters Neck Village

Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Coastal Welcome Services

Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

August 19, 2025 Susan Habas Benefactors, Sponsors.

Shea’s Riverview

Susan Habas Producer's Circle, Sponsors.

Wilmington Parent

Susan Habas Director's Circle, Sponsors.

Travis Gilbert

Travis Gilbert is a public historian, preservationist, and non-profit executive with a decade of experience interpreting the story of coastal North Carolina. Currently, Gilbert is the Director of Philanthropy for the Old Baldy Foundation, which preserves Old Baldy Lighthouse as a historic site on Bald Head Island. He received...

July 28, 2025 Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.

Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt is the founder and president of DesignLoud, Inc., a Wilmington-based digital marketing agency he launched in 2010. Over the past 15 years he has guided the firm’s growth into a full-service partner for web development, search engine optimization, and digital strategy, serving nonprofits, small businesses, and national...

July 22, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

The Wizard of Oz

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for their annual Azalea Festival Show, The Wizard of Oz, February 16 and 17 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Sam Chappell, runs April 10...

July 17, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Hello Dolly

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final show of their Main Stage Season, Hello Dolly!, Feb. 23rd & 24th at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Chandler Davis with choreography...

Susan Habas Info.

1776 the Musical

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for a special project co-produced with Thalian Hall, 1776, January 12 and 13 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Chandler Davis, runs March 12-15 at...

July 8, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Disney’s Newsies JR.

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final youth show of the season, Disney’s Newsies JR, Saturday. Auditions will be held Sat. March 21st, beginning at 10:00 am at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC. The musical, directed by Lilly...

July 4, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

How I Became a Pirate

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the fourth youth show of the season, How I Became a Pirate, Saturday January 24 at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. How...

Susan Habas Info.

Little Women

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third youth show of the season, Little Women, Saturday November 22. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical, directed by Stacie Smith, will...

Susan Habas Info.

Murder on the Orient Express

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third show of their main stage season, Murder on the Orient Express, December 15 and 16 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed and choreographed...

June 30, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Ebenezer A Musical Christmas Carol

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for their main stage holiday show, Ebenezer, October 27 and 28 at 7 pm, with callbacks Oct. 29. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, with direction by Chandler Davis and...

Susan Habas Info.

The Rocky Horror Show

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for their main stage season opener, The Rocky Horror Show, August 11 and 12 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed and choreographed by Sydney Smith Martin,...

Susan Habas Info.

Elf Jr.

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the second youth show of the season, Elf Jr, Saturday October 4. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 9 am. The musical, directed by Maggie Miller and...

Susan Habas Info.

Spamalot Young@Part

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the first youth show of the season, Spamalot (Young @ part), Saturday July 26. Auditions will be held and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC at 10 am. The musical, directed by Reilly...

June 23, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Behind the Scenes – Prop Shop Adventures

Prop Shop Adventures is a new class that blends the excitement of theatre with the imaginative world of arts and crafts! Students will explore the diverse world of theatrical props and discover how these objects contribute to storytelling. They will learn fundamental prop-making techniques, including sculpting, painting, gluing, and...

June 11, 2025 Susan Habas Info.

Reagan Blackburn

Reagan Blackburn is a recent graduate of East Carolina University, earning degrees in both theatre arts and public relations; although she is not new to the Wilmington theatre community, as she got her start doing school plays at Ashley High School in town. Since graduation, she has remained active in uplifting and...

Susan Habas Info.

Take the Lead: Intro to Directing

Ever wondered what it’s like to direct a show? This fun, hands-on workshop is perfect for those curious about what it takes to be a director. You’ll get to choose a short scene, hold auditions, cast your actors, and guide them through rehearsals—all while learning the basics of directing...

Susan Habas Info.

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