PTPT Press
March 5, 2026
by Bryan Alonso
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Emilia Torello opened the theatrical teaching studio “PTPT” in December. Torello, who has been in shows like “Outer Banks”, says the original idea of the studio came from her fiancé, actor Paul Teal, who died in 2024 after battling pancreatic cancer.
March 5, 2026
by John Staton
Wilmington, NC (STAR NEWS) — Walk into the glittering home of Professional Theatrical Performance Training in Thalian Hall, with its sky-high ceilings and towering windows, and it feels like getting a glimpse of the future.
Dec 17, 2025
by Tre’ Ricanek
WILMINGTON, NC (ENCORE)– When the doors open at 310 Chestnut Street this Wednesday, Wilmington’s performing arts scene will add something entirely new to its landscape. The space, tucked between historic brick façades and a heartbeat away from the Main Stage of Thalian Hall, will soon house the Professional Theatrical Performance Training (PTPT) Studio, a first-of-its-kind hub designed to reshape how regional artists train, collaborate and build sustainable careers.