THALIAN HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees for Thalian Hall was organized in 1963 under the name of the Thalian Hall Commission. In 1986 the name was changed to the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (THCPA). The organization manages the public portions of the Thalian Hall/City Hall building for the City of Wilmington.
The mission of THCPA is to professionally operate and maintain Thalian Hall as a community center for the performing arts, the symbol of Wilmington's cultural heritage, and as a major regional resource for arts and education.
Board of Trustees 2025-2026
President: Shannon Sandlin
1st Vice President: Ronna Zimmer
2nd Vice President: Donna Cameron
Treasurer: Hank Estep
Secretary: Laurence Nadeau
Charky Armstrong
Jacki Booth
Robert Erb
Terry Espy - Immediate Past President
Christa Faison
Annette Freeman
Travis Gilbert - Ex officio
Dr. Michael Goins
Alisa Harris
The Hon. Margaret Haynes
The Hon. David Joyner, City Council Representative
Annamaria Lookman
Maggie Miller
The Hon. Sandra Ray
Tom Rosamilia
Richard Trubia - Ex officio
Tracey Varga
Greg Wessel - Ex officio
Tina Williamson
The Hon. Rob Zapple
CEO: Shane Fernando