Caroline King
Caroline King, Ph.D., is an expert in business strategy with a passion for equity in the workplace. She has authored several books on these topics, aimed at providing instructional and process information for people looking to make positive changes in the workplace. A Wilmington-based entrepreneur and mother of two girls, Caroline is passionate about her mission to bridge gaps and educate those ready to promote diversity and inclusion in society. Her latest project is a historical overview of diversity in the United States, providing insight into how it has shaped our workplaces and other areas of society today. “I carry my life experiences with me every single day as an African American woman. My driving mission is to help create environments where all individuals feel mentally, physically, and economically safe within our society.” Caroline grew up in the arts as a musician and a ballet dancer and as a strong belief that being creative brings people together to form a stronger community.
Fame Jr.
Fame Jr Conceived and Developed by David De Silva Book by José Fernandez Lyrics by Jacques Levy Music by Steve Margoshes Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame JR. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Music and Lyrics by Danny Elfman, Sammy Fain, Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace, Cy Coben, Michael Abbott, Sarah Weeks, Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston Featuring an all rookie cast with free tickets to the public performances Tickets Free-Of-Charge on a First Come First Served Basis Available February 17, 2025 at thalian.org or 910-251-1788 Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts See The Program Thalian Youth Theatre Show Tickets Free to the Public “Rookie” Production of Disney’s Alice In Wonderland Jr. Features Free Audition Workshop and Performances WILMINGTON, NC – Thalian Association Community Theatre has very special plans for the 4th show of the 2024-2025 Youth Theatre season. Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. will feature an all-rookie cast with all seats for the six performances free to the public on a first come basis. Our goal is to make the magic of live theatre accessible to all families to experience together! The production will be performed on the 2nd Street Stage at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, Mar. 7 – 16, 2025. Shows are scheduled Fri. – Sat. at 7:30 pm with Sun. matinees at 3:00 pm. Free tickets are first be available to area youth organizations then open to everyone on a first come basis on February 17th. Tickets can be reserved at 910-251-1788 or thalian.org. In addition to the six public shows, two daytime school performances will be offered with teaching resources to support classroom learning. The production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. with free public performances is supported by generous funding from the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources. The rookie program was created in 2023 to give youth who have never been cast in a Thalian Association production the chance to participate in a Youth Theatre show. All roles are available for ages 7 through high school seniors. A special how-to video and flyer explaining the audition process will be distributed to area youth organizations and posted on thalian.org. New this year is a free audition workshop led by Artistic Director Chandler Davis and Director Emily Graham that will be offered at the HBHUSO/Community Arts Center, Saturday November 16th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Parents are invited to attend a thirty minute information session following the workshop. The audition, also at the HBHUSO/Community Arts Center, will be January 18th, starting at 10:00 am. Young performers interested in the workshop or audition can register by calling 910-251-1788. The benefits of theatre participation are well documented, improved reading comprehension, … » Continue Reading
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 contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. See the program!
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 of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. View The Program
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 that everyone is losing their head over. See the program!
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 tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school.
Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe George Stiles Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Book by Heather Hach Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe Nell Benjamin Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again.
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. View Program
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 Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. THANK YOU TO OUR CO-PRODUCER THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NC EAST!
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 Frankenstein! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors.
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 the local theatre community and receive mentorship in all aspects of performance, including acting, vocal performance, and choreography. Synopsis: A child’s imagination unfurls into a whimsical dream, and the possibilities they can achieve are endless. What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you dream of traveling to? What dreams and aspirations can you achieve? Step into the fantastic world of Enchanted Dreams. Wine and Beer will be available at the concession stand for this special event.
Triple Threat for Ages 15 & Up
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 imagination and overcome inhibitions.
Broadway Song & Tap ages
Hollywood Bound
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!
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Broadway Song & Tap Ages 12 and Up
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 technique & musicality, giving students an opportunity to strengthen the quality of their tap sounds & performance level. Students should wear comfortable active attire & tap shoes. Tap shoes can be any color and style. Broadway Song & Tap will begin Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023. An extra class will be scheduled during the semester.
The SpongeBob Musical
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 at 7pm, at the Community Arts Center. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of an appropriate musical theater song. Please also bring the sheet music for that song. The production, directed by Logan Hayes, runs May 17th through the 26th on the Tony Rivenbark Stage at Historic Thalian Hall. Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! TACT is a community theatre, and all roles are available. We encourage all performers of different skill levels and talents to audition. People new to Thalian Association are always welcome! PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Synopsis: Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! Character Breakdown: Eugene Krabs Patrick Star Sandy Cheeks Sheldon J. Plankton SpongeBob SquarePants Squidward Q. Tentacles ENSEMBLE, with lots of doubling: 2 Hip-Hop Dancers 2 Mob Fish 2 Sardines 2 Security Guards 2 or 3 Teen Fans 5 Sardine Devotees A Big Chorus of Sponges A Fish A Krabby Patty Fish Another Fish Buster Bluetang Cowboy Fish Gary – a puppet, voiced by actor playing Larry Girl Fish Trio – with rocks Johnny the Bartender Karen the Computer Larry the Lobster More and more Sardines Mrs. Puff Old Man Jenkins Patchy the Pirate Pearl Krabs Perch Perkins Plankton’s Backup Dancers Pirates The Electric Skates – 3 band members The French Narrator – voice-over The Mayor of Bikini Bottom Sea Anemones Sea Creatures (Assorted) The Conductor The Fish Foley Artist Fish
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
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 February 21st at 7pm, at the Community Arts Center. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of an appropriate musical theatre song. Please also bring the sheet music for that song. The production, directed by Chandler Davis, runs April 5th through the 14th on the Tony Rivenbark Stage at Historic Thalian Hall. Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! TACT is a community theatre, and all roles are available. We encourage all performers of different skill levels and talents to audition. People new to Thalian Association are always welcome! PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Synopsis: The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Character Breakdown: Belle The Beast Maurice Gaston Lefou Les Filles De La Ville (3) Lumiere Cogsworth Mrs. Potts Chip Madame De La Grande Bouche Babette Monsieur D’arque Villagers Castle Staff Narrator Young Prince Old Begger Woman Wolves
Steel Magnolias
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 7pm, at the Community Arts Center. Please be prepared to read from the provided script. The production, directed by Emily Graham, runs February 9th through the 18th o the Tony Rivenbark Stage at Historic Thalian Hall. Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! TACT is a community theatre, and all roles are available. We encourage all performers of different skill levels and talents to audition. People new to Thalian Association are always welcome! PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Synopsis: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Character Breakdown: Truvy Jones Annelle Dupuy-Desoto Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie Ouiser Boudreaux M’Lynn Eatenton Clairee Belcher
Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical
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 May 5th at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Audition participants should arrive ready to sing 16 bars of an appropriate musical theatre song. Please bring the sheet music of the song you choose. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon at 2 pm. TACT encourages youth ages 7 through high school senior with all levels of experience to audition. All roles are available, and performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome to audition for every show! Break a leg! PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Synopsis: When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation. Character Breakdown: Ellie Blake – Our Hero Katherine Blake – Ellie’s Mom Fletcher – Ellie’s Little Brother Mike – Katherine’s Fiancé Karl – Ellie’s Best friend Monica – Ellie’s Best Friend Adam – The List master Savannah – The Villain Kitty – The Accomplice Torrey – Katherine’s Sous Chef Danielle – A News Journalist Louis – A News Photographer Dr. Ehrin – The School Principal Mr. Bluemen – The Biology Teacher Mrs. Luckenbill – The English Teacher Senor O’Brien – The Spanish Teacher Ms. Meyers – The Gym Teacher Officer Kowalski – The Police Officer Minister – The Minister Ensemble – Various Students and Wedding Guests
DreamWorks Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr.
Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold youth auditions for DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr., on January 6th at 10 am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in Downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Emily Graham, runs March 15 to the 24th at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. This is an all ‘rookie” show for young performers ages 7 through high school senior who have never been cast in a Thalian Youth Theatre or Main Stage show. Audition participants should arrive ready to sing 16 bars of an appropriate musical theatre song. Please bring the sheet music of the song you choose. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon at 2 pm. All roles are available, and performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome to audition for every show! Break a leg! PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Synopsis: Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends — Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo — have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the world. Character Breakdown: Alex – A Lion Marty – A Zebra Gloria – A Hippopotamus Melman – A Giraffe The Penguins – Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, Private Zookeepers Mason – A Chimpanzee Ensemble Roles Lemurs The Foosa Waiters Lionesses New Yorkers Other Animals
Disney Pixar Finding Nemo Jr.
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 Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Audition participants should arrive ready to sing 16 bars of an appropriate musical theatre song. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon at 2 pm. All roles are available. TACT encourages youth ages 7 through high school senior with all levels of experience to audition. Performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome to audition for every show! Break a leg! PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Video submissions are also accepted until November 24th at 5 pm and may be sent to lhayes@thalian.org. Synopsis: Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Character Breakdown: Nemo – A Clownfish Marlin – A Clownfish (Nemo’s dad) Dory – A Blue Tang Coral – A Clownfish (Nemo’s mom) Professor Ray – A Stingray Bruce – A Great White Shark Chum – A shark Anchor – A shark Bubbles – Yellow Tang Bloat – A Blowfish Gurgle – A Royal Gramma Peach – A Starfish Gill – Moorish Idol Fish Nigel – A Pelican Pearl – A Flapjack Octopus Sheldon – A Seahorse Tad – A Butterfly Fish Pearl’s Parent Sheldon’s Parent Tad’s Parent Scuba Mask Dancer Seagulls Sea Turtles Sea Creature Chorus
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 15 years she spent time as a leader in the non-profit space. From student ministries, to community centers and after school programs she was able to impact thousands of families during her tenure. In 2011, finding herself a single mom and ready to get out of the snow, she relocated to Wilmington to continue her team building and coaching career. In 2012, Allen and Keesha were married and blended their family of 5 children. Once they got settled, Keesha gained her John Maxwell certification in Speaking and Coaching in 2017, and returned for her certification as a Behavioral Specialist the following year. After 7 years with a local company, K Starr Coaching was launched in 2018. Her experience in building teams and inspiring growth has stretched from churches, community centers and local businesses to the leaders of top brands like Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Walgreens, Hilton and Fedex. Today Keesha is a wife, a mom, the Founder & CEO of K Starr Coaching, a local board member, volunteer for community organizations, and lover of all things theater!
Elf the Musical!
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 Jeff Hidek and choreographed by Aliyah Grayman, runs December 7 to the 17 at Historic Thalian Hall. Music direction will be by Aimee Henderson. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing along with the sheet music. An accompanist will be provided PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Callbacks will be Wednesday October 25 at 7pm, at the Community Arts Center. Please be prepared to read from the provided script, sing from the show, and attend a dance call. Please arrive in clothing and footwear suited for dancing. Actors of all ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! All roles are available. TACT is also a community theatre. We encourage all performers of different skill levels and talents to audition! People new to Thalian Association are always welcome! Synopsis: Based on the 2003 movie… Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. He then takes an epic journey to NYC to find his father and share Christmas joy! Character Breakdown: Santa Claus Mrs. Claus Buddy Walter Emily Michael Deb Manager Jovie Mr. Greenway Chadwick Matthews Various Ensemble Roles Various Elf Roles
Elf the Musical
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 Jeff Hidek and choreographed by Aliyah Grayman, runs December 7 to the 17 at Historic Thalian Hall. Music direction will be by Aimee Henderson. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing along with the sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Callbacks will be Wednesday October 25 at 7pm, at the Community Arts Center. Please be prepared to read from the provided script, sing from the show, and attend a dance call. Please arrive in clothing and footwear suited for dancing. Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! All roles are available. TACT is also a community theatre. We encourage all performers of different skill levels and talents to audition! People new to Thalian Association are always welcome! Synopsis: Based on the 2003 movie… Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. He then takes an epic journey to NYC to find his father and share Christmas joy! Character Breakdown: Santa Claus Mrs. Claus Buddy Walter Emily Michael Deb Manager Jovie Mr. Greenway Chadwick Matthews Various Ensemble Roles Various Elf Roles
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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 the 26th at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Audition participants should arrive ready to cold read from the script for the director. All roles are available, and TACT encourages youth ages 7 through high school senior with all levels of experience to audition. Performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome to audition for every show! Break a Leg! If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon at 2 pm and will involve reading in groups from provided scripts. PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Synopsis: In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs! Character Breakdown: FATHER (Bob Bradley) – Solid family man MOTHER (Grace Bradley) BETH BRADLEY – The narrator, strong voice and presence CHARLIE BRADLEY – Traditional kid brother RALPH HERDMAN – Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool IMOGENE HERDMAN – Loud, bossy, crafty LEROY HERDMAN – Tough, sure of himself CLAUDE HERDMAN – Tough, combative OLLIE HERDMAN – Looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime GLADYS HERDMAN – Feisty ALICE WENDLEKEN – Prim, proper, pain in the neck MRS. ARMSTRONG – Largish woman, managerial in voice and manner MRS. SLOCUM – Pleasant, motherly woman MRS. CLARK MRS. CLAUSING MRS. MCCARTHY – A younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong MAXINE ELMER HOPKINS HOBIE DAVID BEVERLY FIREMAN FIREMAN SHIRLEY JUANITA DORIS REVEREND HOPKINS
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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 retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Godspell Program THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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NEW! Broadway Song & Tap Ages 12+
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 technique & musicality, giving students an opportunity to strengthen the quality of their tap sounds & performance level. Students should wear comfortable active attire & tap shoes. Tap shoes can be any color and style.
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, Little Shop of Horrors, Company, and Something Rotten! Logan currently works at PPD/ThermoFisher Scientific as a Medical Communications Specialist. However, like so many other members of our community, his love for theatre keeps him going
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 a concentration on musical theater direction. After graduation, Bradford moved to New York City where he founded the Off Broadway theatre company Ring of Fire Productions which combined film and computer animation with live actors on stage. He also continued his education by studying with legendary teachers Salem Ludwig (directing) and James Price (Meisner Technique). Bradford moved to Wilmington in the early 2000s and continued his theatre career directing several shows for the Thalian Association Community Theatre including Carousel, Pippin and The Pirates of Penzance. He continued his education with a Master of Computer Science from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he specialized in computer animation, film, and television special effects. His professional career in the film and television industry began as a set dresser on the show One Tree Hill. Set dressing and Prop Master credits include the films Ironman 3, Scream 5, and The Georgetown Project and television shows Swamp Thing, Under the Dome, Revolution, Sleepy Hollow, Reprisal, Our Kind of People, and Welcome to Flatch. During the years that the film and television industry left the Wilmington area, Bradford became an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he taught computer animation, special effects for film and television, website design, video game and computer user interface design. He also formed the company Laughing Soul Media which developed a virtual reality play space projected inside a geodesic dome, hands free without a headset. Bradford continued to work in theater as a stage technician in local venues as well as performing as the Mad Hatter for Pied Piper Children’s Theater and Fred in Rob Zapple’s production of A Christmas Carol. He’s also created several dance/film hybrid performances over the years at Dancelorus, the first event of the Cucalorus film festival.
A Chorus Line
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 and choreographed by Kendra Goehring, runs September 29 through October 6 at Historic Thalian Hall. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing along with the sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME. Callbacks will be Wednesday August 16 at the Community Arts Center. Please be prepared to read from a provided script, sing from the show, and attend a dance call. Please arrive in clothing and footwear suited for dance. Actors of all ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! All roles are available. Please note: While this is a dance heavy show, vocals and acting are equally important. TACT is also a community theatre. We encourage all performers of different skill levels and talents to audition! People new to Thalian Association are always welcome! Available Roles: ZACH (Male). The director and choreographer of the show for which the dancers are auditioning. He is a stage veteran and thus can be curt and harsh, but he is revealed to be a caring and empathetic man who truly grows to care about these dancers. Should have movement ability, as he demonstrates a few dance moves. LARRY or LAURIE (Male/Female). Zach’s assistant who teaches and demonstrates the audition dances. Needs to be an incredible dancer, as he/she is the standard to which all of the auditioning dancers are held. AL DELUCA (Male). Baritone. From the Bronx. Street tough, macho, and newly married to Kristine; very protective. Seeking a strong singer, as he is the contrast to the non-singing Kristine in “Sing.” BEBE BENZENHEIME (Female). Mezzo. Very insecure about her looks and tries to be funny to cover her insecurities. Feels a little excluded but just wants to be liked. She is quiet, vulnerable and kind. Sings the middle harmony in “At the Ballet.” BOBBY MILLS (Male). Baritone. Flamboyant, funny, bitchy, and witty. Very sharp tongued. Covers everything over with a joke; had a very hard childhood. From upstate New York. CASSIE FERGUSON (Female). Mezzo belt. Returning to the chorus after years of being a featured performer. She is having to humble herself to audition for the chorus again with younger and less experienced dancers. Previously had a relationship with Zach and it did not end well. Seeking a true triple threat performer, as she sings the iconic “The Music and the Mirror.” CONNIE (Female). Alto. Experienced dancer. A bit of a mother hen with a great sense of humor. Should believably play 4’10’’. Played by an Asian actress. DIANA MORALES (Female). Mezzo belt. A streetwise Latina who is a little bit tough, and eternal optimist. A determined and athletic dancer from the Bronx. Sings “Nothing,” in … » Continue Reading
The Sound Of Music Youth Edition
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 Choreography by Natalie Hopson-Feinberg, runs September 15-24 at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Audition Participants need to prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre-style song to sing. Those wishing to audition should look out for the official audition announcement via our social media platforms or our website at http://www.thalian.org/. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon at 2 pm. All roles are available. TACT encourages youth with all levels of experience to audition. Everyone is welcome! Synopsis: The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring the cherished songs, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows Maria, an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, the von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Character Breakdown: Maria Rainer – A Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey Sister Berthe – Mistress of Novices Sister Margaretta – Mistress of Postulants Sister Sophia The Mother Abbess – In charge of the Abbey Nuns Captain Georg von Trapp – A renowned naval officer Franz – The butler Frau Schmidt – The housekeeper The Children of Captain von Trapp: Liesl von Trapp – 16 years old Friedrich von Trapp – 14 years old Louisa von Trapp – 13 years old Kurt von Trapp – 10 years old Brigitta von Trapp – 9 years old Marta von Trapp – 7 years old Gretl von Trapp – The youngest Rolf Gruber – A 17-year-old telegram delivery boy Max Detweiler – A friend of Captain von Trapp “The Lonely Goatherd” Ensemble: Goat, Girl In The Pale Pink Goat, Folks In The Town, Mama Herr Zeller – A Nazi supporter Baron Elberfeld – A party guest who is against the Nazis A New Postulant Admiral von Schreiber – An Admiral in the Nazi Navy German Officials The Trio of Saengerbund of Herwegen Fraulein Schweiger
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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 singing their favorite showtunes. Directed by Logan Hayes with Choreography by Lilly Goddard Wine and beer will be available at the concession stand! Many thanks to our beer sponsor Edward Teach Brewing Company!
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 7:00pm. The production, directed by Logan Hayes with choreography by Lilly Goddard, runs June 9 and 10 at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center on 2nd Street. Audition participants need to prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing. Those wishing to audition may call 910-251-1788 to set up an audition time. If needed, callbacks will be on April 18 at the Community Arts Center. Video submissions must be received by midnight on April 16 and may be sent to lhayes@thalian.org. Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome! Twenty youth performers will be cast to perform a duet with an adult member of the theatre community. Synopsis: 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 packed with many Broadway hits. This show will leave everyone tapping their feet and singing their favorite showtunes.
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 through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation.
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 the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Alex the lion is the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity. Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the world. Thank you to the Landfall Foundation for making our dream come true! Thalian Youth Theatre Presents DreamWorks Madagascar the Musical Adventure Jr. Featuring an all rookie cast with free tickets to the public performances Tickets Free-Of-Charge on a First Come First Served Basis Available March 4, 2024 at thalian.org or 910-251-1788 Thalian Association Community Theatre has very special plans for the 4th show of the 2023-2024 Youth Theatre season. DreamWorks Madagascar the Musical Adventure Jr. will feature an all-rookie cast with all seats for the six public performances free to the public on a first come basis. Our goal is to make the magic of live theatre accessible to all families to experience together! The production will be directed by Emily Graham and performed on the 2nd Street Stage at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, Mar. 15 – 24, 2024. Shows are scheduled Fri. – Sat. at 7:30 pm with Sun. matinees at 3:00 pm. The all-rookie production will give youth who have never been cast in a Thalian Association production the chance to participate in a Youth Theatre show. All roles are available for ages 7 through high school senior. Director Emily Graham has created a special how-to video and flyer explaining the audition process to be distributed to area youth organizations. Audition workshops will be scheduled at a few designated locations November through mid-December. Anyone wishing to audition for DreamWorks Madagascar the Musical Adventure Jr. should call 910-251-1788 beginning Monday December 4th at 10:00 am. The audition will be Saturday January 6th, 10:00 am, at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street and everyone will have an assigned time. Please prepare a 30 second song of your choice to sing a cappella and wear comfortable clothing. Free tickets will first be available to area youth organizations in February then open to everyone on a first come basis March 4th, … » Continue Reading
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 Finding Nemo JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Support Thalian Youth Theatre and Finding Nemo Jr. at Tropical Smoothie Cafe! Visit any location or order online Tuesday Jan. 23rd, 7 am – 8 pm and TACT will receive 20% of the event sales! Enjoy a fresh and delicious smoothie, wrap, salad, or sandwich and support youth theatre!! Be sure to bring the flyer with you or download on your phone. When ordering online add TACT to your last name. THANK YOU!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
By Barbara Robinson In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book and has become a holiday staple for audiences across the United States!
The Sound of Music: Youth Edition
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Adapted by Tom Briggs and Timothy Allen McDonald Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring the cherished songs, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows Maria, an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, the von Trapp family must make a moral decision
The SpongeBob Musical
A Wilmington Premiere! The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by eclectic modern artists. Based on the series by Stephen HillenburgBook by Kyle JarrowMusical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy PaleyAdditional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom KittNickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival Additional Performance Saturday April 13th at 2:00 pm Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Original Music Supervision and New Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Dance Music Arrangements by Glen Kelly Orchestrations by Danny Troob Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Original Music Supervision and New Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Dance Music Arrangements by Glen Kelly Orchestrations by Danny Troob Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias By Robert Harling The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter Shelby is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength and love which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and amiable company in good times and bad.
Elf the Musical
Thanks to Special Co-Producer The Community Foundation of NC East! Additional Performances Thursday Dec. 14th at 7:30 pm and Saturday Dec. 16th at 2:00 pm Elf the Musical Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear. About The Community Foundation of NC East Promoting, celebrating and enabling philanthropy for good. Forever. There is no more significant way to leave your legacy than the power of giving. The Community Foundation of NC East specializes in assisting families, individuals, and companies with putting their charitable gifts to work to create a legacy that will last for generations and change lives for good, forever.
A Chorus Line
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Co-Choreographed by Bob Avian Original Broadway production produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, Producer, in association with Plum Productions, Inc. A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another including, “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.”
Tuck Everlasting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chandler Davis, Artistic Director Thalian Association Community Theatre 910-251-1788 Thalian Association Youth Theatre Holds Audition For Season Finale Tuck Everlasting WILMINGTON, NC – Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final show of their 2022-2023 Youth season, Tuck Everlasting, Saturday March 11 at 10 am. The production, directed by Mark Deese with music direction by Katie Deese runs April 21 through May 7 at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center on 2nd Street. Audition Participants need to prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing. Those wishing to audition may call 910-251-1788 to set up an audition time. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon. Video submissions are also accepted and may be sent to lhayes@thalian.org. Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition for our entire season! All roles are available. Synopsis: What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Roles: WINNIE FOSTER – a young girl around 11 years old MOTHER – Winnie’s mother NANA – Winnie’s grandmother JESSE TUCK – The youngest of the Tuck family MILES TUCK – Jesse’s older brother MAE TUCK – Jesse’s mother ANGUS TUCK – Jesse’s father MAN IN THE YELLOW SUIT – A nefarious leader of a traveling carnival, in search of the fountain of youth CONSTABLE JOE – Head of the police force in Treegap HUGO – Constable Joe’s sidekick and son ENSEMBLE Established in 1788, Thalian Association Community Theatre is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to enhancing the Cape Fear region through live community theatre and arts education. Thalian Association Community Theatre produces five major productions annually on the Main Stage at historic Thalian Hall and professionally manages the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center for the City of Wilmington. The youth theatre program was created in 1979 to offer training and performance opportunities for children ages seven through high school seniors. In 2007, Thalian Association Community Theatre was designated North Carolina’s Official Community Theater by the state legislature. For more information, go to www.thalian.org.
