We have Thalian Hall and we have Kenan Auditorium; why do we need a “performance hall” for Wilmington and its region?
We have been fortunate to have Thalian Hall (Main Stage – 682 Seats) and Kenan Auditorium (1014 seats) these many years, and both exhibit the significant role arts play in Wilmington and the region. But their sizes limit the types of programming they can support, and neither facility’s performance space can be enlarged. The needs assessment recently completed for our region outlines what we are missing: “a premiere state-of-the-art facility of 1,300 – 1,500 seats to accommodate an array of cultural and entertainment activity with acoustical quality for unamplified music in a full fly tower, proscenium facility with an integrated shell panel system, stage extension(s), orchestra pit and significant support zones and loading areas to support the requirements of touring Broadway and other large production events.” The area includes Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center (900 seats) located far south on Carolina Beach Rd. and operated by New Hanover County Schools, which schedules the facilit
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