Your Official Invitation:
The PTPT Studio Grand Opening
PTPT Studio is thrilled to open the doors to our new training hub at Thalian Hall! Join us for a celebratory evening to mark this incredible milestone, meet our professional leadership team, and discover the future of performance training in Wilmington.
This is more than a party—it’s the official launch of the next phase of the PTPT Professional Pipeline.
OPEN HOUSE AGENDA & HIGHLIGHTS
We have an action-packed evening planned to introduce you to the full PTPT community. Please note that all RSVP attendees will receive specific details on the entrance and rooms being used within Thalian Hall.
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Speak directly with Founder Emilia Torello, the new Dean of Performing Arts, Department Chairs (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre), and members of the PTPT leadership team. Ask about the curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and the PTPT mission.
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Take a walk through our new home within the historic venue of Thalian Hall. See the space where you will train at the BFA level and view the inaugural PTPT Community Wall dedicated to our professional faculty.
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Halfway through the evening, we will be making a major announcement: the unveiling of the inaugural 2026 PTPT Apprentice Theatre Season! Be the first to hear which shows our Apprentices will be directing and producing next year.
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Celebrate the history of our Apprentice Program with a special viewing of the Apprentice Theatre’s production of Bye Bye Birdie. See the quality of production and the power of mentorship in action!
Let us know if you will be joining us!
RSVP Form
PTPT Studio Open House
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
5:00 PM
PTPT Studio at Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401