Logan Hayes, Production Manager
Logan Hayes was born in Wilmington, NC where he has lived most of his life. Logan currently attends both Cape Fear Community College and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington majoring in biology and hopes to graduate soon. Logan has danced since the age of four and is now a skilled choreographer. His love for dance grew as he became more involved within the local arts community in Southeast North Carolina. Since the age of six, Logan has been active in local theatre between working behind the scenes, choreographing dance classes/shows, and acting in shows. Logan became involved with Thalian Association as an actor in the youth production of West Side Story in 2014 and fell in love with the company instantly. Since then, some of his favorite productions have been Elf the Musical (Ensemble – 2019, Ensemble, Dance Captain, Asst. Choreographer 2021), Guys and Dolls (Harry the Horse – 2020), Children of Eden Jr. (Choreographer – 2022) and Junie B. Jones (Asst. Director – 2022). His favorite activities include choreography, stage management, lighting design, sound design and set construction. He is ecstatic to be a part of such a wonderful company and looks forward to many seasons of exciting theatrical productions, youth theatre arts programs, and of course, working in the home of community art, the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center!
Chandler Davis, Artistic Director
Chandler Davis holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance and Direction from Emory and Henry College in Virginia. After college, she made her professional debut at Barter Theatre, the state theatre of Virginia. Chandler has worked at several theatres on the East Coast and Midwest including Derby Dinner Playhouse in Indiana, Virginia Children’s Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville. Chandler moved to Wilmington in 2013 and served as the Managing Director for City Stage Co. before becoming the Artistic Director of Thalian Association Community Theatre in 2016. Chandler is a nominee in the WILMA Magazine Women to Watch in the Arts category and a 2020 StarNews 40 under 40 award recipient. She is also a Wilmington Theatre Awards winner for Best Director of a Musical for The Bridges of Madison County, a former Actors Equity Association member, and a proud current member of the Dramatists Guild.
Stacie Smith, Community Arts Center Director/Operations Administrator
Stacie Smith studied Hospitality Management at CFCC, before deciding to go into teaching. Stacie has continued to teach for the last 8 years and enjoyed every minute of it. Stacie was first introduced to Thalian Association in 2006 when she was cast in her first musical, from there her love of the company grew. She has continued with the company as a performer, stage manager, Children’s theatre director, and Creative Arts Camp asst. director. When she is not at the CAC or in rehearsal, Stacie likes to go to Disney World with her husband Jud, snuggle with her dog Molly, watch her 2 nephews play sports, and have movie nights with their friends. Her favorite thing about the CAC is that the moment you walk through the door, someone sees you and knows your name.
Susan Habas, Executive Director
Susan Habas has served as Executive Director of Thalian Association Community Theatre since 2011, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial stewardship for the Official Community Theatre of North Carolina, one of the oldest producing theatre companies in America. She manages the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center and its programs for the City of Wilmington while leading Thalian Association Community Theatre’s annual season of five Main Stage productions at Thalian Hall and five Youth Theatre productions, serving thousands of patrons, students, and families each year. A native Wilmingtonian who attended UNCW, Susan brings extensive experience in business growth, sales, customer relations, and fundraising from a successful career in fashion and retail management with Hilda Godwin’s and The Julia. Her long-standing community involvement includes producing the weekly fashion show at the Pilot House in historic downtown Wilmington for 15 years and leading numerous fundraising initiatives for local nonprofit organizations. Working in partnership with the TACT Board of Directors, Susan has expanded the organization’s Youth Theatre and community programming, including TACT Academy, curriculum-based teacher resources, free daytime school performances, sensory-friendly performances, the Rookie Program for first-time participants, and Let’s Take the Stage, a theatre program for adults ages 55 and older. She has secured substantial grant funding and more than $150,000 annually in trade sponsorships, founded the ARTfall Exhibition at the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center, and strengthened regional partnerships with organizations such as the Wilmington Art Association, Wilmington World War II Home Front Heritage Coalition, the North Carolina Azalea Festival, the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade Committee, and DREAMS. She also leads a diverse and sustainable fundraising program, including the successful Divine Divas events and community cabaret performances. Susan has guided several historic collaborations and mission-driven initiatives, including productions at the Red Barn Studio Theatre (2013–2017), staging Mr. Roberts and The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, partnering with the Pender Arts Council and the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County to produce Home in honor of Pender County’s 150th anniversary, and collaborating with Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts to stage 1776 in March 2026 in recognition of America 250. Susan is deeply committed to strengthening community through accessible arts programming, educational opportunities for youth, and collaborative partnerships that ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of Thalian Association Community Theatre. She enjoys life in Wilmington with her husband Michael and their three Havanese—Gabby, Olive, and Cuba.
