The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
by: Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 2008

Welcome to Big Dawg Productions’ 13th year of producing challenging and entertaining theatre in downtown Wilmington, NC. Artistic director Ken Cressman has chosen an excellent season for your enjoyment, and in 2008 we’ll be bringing you comedy, romance, new works, and classic drama. As ever, a Big Dawg Season wouldn’t be complete without our annual New Play Festival, showcasing young area playwrights. We hope to see you at the show!


Thalian Hall forms the east wing of Wilmington's City Hall and is located 4 blocks east of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington's historic central business district. It may be accessed from 3rd, Princess, 4th, or Chestnut Streets. The official entrance is 310 Chestnut St. The Studio Theatre is on the second floor.

Getting There

West from Raleigh and I-95: Take I-40 east until it turns into Highway #132 to the overpass at the intersection of #132 and Highway #17. Exit off the overpass headed south on to Market St. to Downtown Wilmington. Continue until 3rd St. and take a right and travel 2 blocks north. Thalian Hall/City Hall will be on your right.

West from Charlotte: Take Highway #421 or Highways #74/#76 west and cross the Cape Fear River onto North 3rd St. continue to Chestnut St. and Thalian Hall/City Hall will be on your left.

East from Pleasure Island: Take Highway #421 to Downtown Wilmington where it will turn into 3rd St. Continue on 3rd St. until Chestnut St. which is two blocks past Market St. and Thalian Hall/City Hall will be on your right.

South from Myrtle Beach: Take Highway #17 north and cross the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge turn left on south 3rd St. and continue north until Chestnut St. which is two blocks past Market St. Thalian Hall/City Hall will be on your right.

For more information about restaurants and accommodations (log on to the Cape Fear Coast convention and Visitors Bureau @ www.cape-fear.nc.us)

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