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Willy Wonka Jr.

Willy Wonka Jr Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley Based on the book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a...
March 3, 2024 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical Book by Terrence McNally Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria...
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SIX

SIX By Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation...
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Legally Blonde

LEGALLY BLONDE Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE and NELL BENJAMIN  Book by HEATHER HACH Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Golden-Mayer motion picture   A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she...
Susan Habas 2024-2025 Season, Main Stage Thalian Hall.
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A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men By Aaron Sorkin Aaron Sorkin’s groundbreaking debut tells the story of a group of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines in Guantanamo Bay. During the course of the trial, they uncover a high-level conspiracy designed to eliminate weaker soldiers in the name of patriotism....
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a...
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Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein

The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein Book by Mel Brooks Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young...
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An Evening Of Enchanted Dreams

  Two Nights Only!! Get Your Tickets Here!! An Evening of Enchanted Dreams is a fundraiser to benefit Thalian Association Youth Theatre and will also fulfill our mission of arts education for our young stars. Young performers cast in the show will be on stage with adult members of...
March 2, 2024 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Meagan Golden

Meagan Golden is an actress and artist local to Wilmington. She graduated from UNCW studying both theatre and visual arts. Some of her theatre credits include Allison in Beehive, Miss Honey in Matilda, and Alice in Lizzie.  She loves performing and working with Thalian Association.
January 3, 2024 Susan Habas Spring 2024, Youth Academy Instructors.
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Triple Threat for Ages 15 & Up

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This class will allow students to take the next step in building acting, singing, and dance technique. We will focus on how to better approach material, sharpen audition & performance skills, understand direction and adjustments, make strong choices, relax, and have confidence. This class is designed to help unlock...
November 8, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Hollywood Bound

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TACT Academy is rolling out the red carpet! This class is inspired by all our favorite movies and celebrities with skits, scenes, and screen musicals that will help develop character acting and confidence. By th eened of the semester your student might just be nominated for an Oscar!
Susan Habas Youth Academy Class.
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Morgan Scheibel

Morgan Scheibel is from West Columbia, SC but resident of Wilmington since 2011. She currently is an insurance agency owner of The Scheibel Agency – An Allstate Agency in Wilmington. The agency is a full-service agency with a wide ranging array of insurance services for both personal and business...
September 18, 2023 Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.
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Paul Lawler

Paul Lawler was born and raised in Charlotte and has resided in Wilmington for 17 years with his wife Patricia. After North Carolina State University graduated him, he worked in a variety of accounting positions in Raleigh, Chicago and Washington DC before retiring to the Port City. “Wilmington with...
Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.
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Broadway Song & Tap Ages 12 and Up

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Do you have a young performer who loves to sing but wants to learn tap? This is a class for beginner to intermediate “Singers Who Tap” interested in combining Broadway-style tap combinations & choreography with their voices. Each class will include a warm-up, floor progressions & combinations focusing on...
September 14, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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The SpongeBob Musical

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the fifth  show of their Thalian Hall season, The SpongeBob Musical, March 18th and 19th, at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. If needed, callbacks will be March 20th...
August 31, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the fourth show of their Thalian Hall  season, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, February 19th and 20th, at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. If needed, callbacks will be...
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Steel Magnolias

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the third show of their Thalian Hall season, Steel Magnolias, December 18th and 19th, at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. If needed, callbacks will be December 20 at...
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Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold youth auditions for Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical, on March 2nd at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in Downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Stacie Smith and Logan Hayes, runs April 26th to...
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Disney Pixar Finding Nemo Jr.

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold youth auditions for Disney Pixar Finding Nemo Jr., November 25th at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in Downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Lilly Goddard, runs January 19th to the 28th at the...
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Keesha Starr

Keesha Starr, originally from Fort Branch, Indiana arrived in the Wilmington area in 2011. After traveling around the world for 7 years and gaining her Ministry and Leadership Certification from The New Life Drama Company, she moved from their Homebase in Tennessee to Upstate New York. For the next...
Susan Habas Board Member, Board Of Directors.
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Elf the Musical!

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the second show of their Main Stage season Elf the Musical Monday October 23, and Tuesday October 24 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by...
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Elf the Musical

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the second show of their Main Stage season Elf the Musical Monday October 23, and Tuesday October 24 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by...
August 15, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold youth auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on October 7th at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in Downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Meghan McDonald and Logan Mack, runs November 17th to...
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Godspell

Godspell 2012 Revised Version Presented by Kenan Auditorium UNCW and Thalian Association Community Theatre August 16 – 25, 2024 Fri – Sat 7:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm Tickets – General Public $34,  Youth $22, Group & Military Discounts Available  Senior Discount for Sunday Performances Tickets $29   A masterful...
August 8, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Blake Carter

Blake Carter lives in Wilmington with her husband Thomas, son Owen, and dog Hudson. She studied theatre with a focus in children’s theatre and theatre for young audiences. Through children’s theatre she quickly discovered her passion for teaching young students. She has worked with children in many different environments including...
July 6, 2023 Susan Habas Fall 2023, Youth Academy Instructors.
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Logan Mack

Logan Mack is a graduate of UNCW class of 2019, and has been performing with the Thalian Association since their production of Young Frankenstein in 2017. Logan has performed in a number of shows with the Thalian Association including, but not limited to, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,...
July 5, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Bradford Brown, Artistic Director

The arts have always been central to Bradford Brown’s life. Born and raised near Cleveland, Ohio, as a teen he performed in high school musicals, local television, and was recruited to sing in the Ohio Boys Choir, touring much of the United States and overseas. He attended Syracuse University with...
July 4, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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A Chorus Line

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  Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the first show of their Main Stage season, A Chorus Line, Monday August 14, and Tuesday August 15 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed...
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The Sound Of Music Youth Edition

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Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold youth auditions for The Sound of Music: Youth Edition, on July 29 at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in Downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Katie Mahn with Music Direction by Samantha Childers and...
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It Takes Two!

Join us for a night filled with great entertainment from some of your favorite youth theatre members and veteran theatre performers. Make your way down to the HBHUSO Community Arts Center for this fun-filled variety show featuring beloved Broadway hits. This show will leave everyone tapping their feet and...
April 13, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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It Takes Two: An Evening of Duets & Dance

  Thalian Association Will Hold Auditions For Youth Theatre Fundraiser It Takes Two: An Evening of Duets & Dance   Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for a special fundraiser to benefit the Youth Theatre program, It Takes Two: An Evening of Duets & Dance, April 17 at...
March 26, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical

Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY Book by Bridget Carpenter Music by Tom Kitt Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Based on the novel Freaky Friday by MARY RODGERS Orchestrations by Michael Starobin & Tom Kitt Vocal Arrangements by Carmel Dean & Tom Kitt Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music by Tom Kitt Freaky Friday is presented...
March 22, 2023 Susan Habas Uncategorized.
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Dreamworks Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr.

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture Book by KEVIN DELAGUILA Original Music and Lyrics by GEORGE NORIEGA & JOEL SOMEILLAN Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.   Join Alex...
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Disney Pixar Finding Nemo Jr.

  Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton Disney’s...
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