september 2014 THALIAN HALL Built between 1855-1858, on the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, and in a state of continuous use since its construction, Thalian is still producing performances on its two stages: the main histori-cal stage and the black box studio. Thalian Hall has a full schedule of visiting cultural events from ballet and theatre; pop, jazz and folk music shows; to independent and foreign films. Call 910-632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.com for a full calendar of events. THALIAN ASSOCIATION Deemed the official community theatre of North Carolina, Thalian Association is also the oldest community theatre in the state. The association locally casts and produces both classic and contemporary shows, such as the Tony Award-winning “Red.” In 2013, it acquired the Red Barn Studio Theater, an old car garage reno-vated by Linda Lavin and her husband Steve Bakunas. Also within the asso-ciation is TACT, a nonprofit children's theatre dedicated to providing arts education to the community youth. Call 910-251-1788 or visit www.thalian.org for information, dates and audition opportunities. CITY STAGE Housed in the century-old Masonic building in the heart of downtown Wilmington, City Stage is a theatre offering shows ranging from “Romeo and Juliet” to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Located at 21 North Front Street, the season runs from September through March with shows on weekends. Call 910-264-2602 or visit www. citystagenc.com for tickets and show times. THE BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE For an informal and laid-back atmosphere, visit 111 Grace Street, a theater, karaoke bar and comedy club. A nonprofit organization, The Browncoat is dedi-cated to supporting emerging artists by producing locally written plays and serving as the headquarters for Playwrights Producing Company’s staged readings. Offering nightly events, the bar and theater is open Monday through Sunday from 4 pm to 2 am. Call 910-341-0001 or visit www.browncoattheatre.com for show dates and information. SCREEN GEM STUDIOS TOURS A tour of Screen Gem Studios reveals where movies and tv shows like “Iron Man 3” and “Eastbound and Down” were filmed. The tour provides a close-up look at the dynamics of how these works were shot and produced. The hour-long walking tours take place Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, weather permitting. Call 910-343-3433 for more information. THEATRENOW TheatreNOW produces modern plays alongside a three-course meal, offering dinner and a show. It also hosts weekly children’s programs; a Sunday jazz brunch; and movie, comedy and live music events throughout the week. Dinner shows start at 7 pm. Visit www.theatrewilmington.com for a full schedule of events and shows. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON In the new Cultural Arts Building on the campus of UNCW, student actors perform classics, new plays and a student lab series, featuring plays directed by students. Opening during the fall of 2014 is “The Doctor in Spite of Himself,” closely followed up by “Middletown.” Visit the UNCW theater website at www.uncw.edu/thr for information about shows and dates. The Red Barn Studio on Third Street is home to the Thalian Association. PHOTO BY ALLISON POTTER From UNCW's Department of Theatre’s 2013-2014 season production of “Private Fears in Public Places” by Alan Ayckbourn. Left to right: Kaleb Edley ’16, Lily Nicole ’14 and Wilson Meredith ’15. 76 WBM COURTESY OF UNCW THEATERS
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