The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild has proudly served the community for 40 years! We promote the expression of ideas, foster creativity, and embrace everyone.
Since 2005, our Grand Theatre has been a place to entertain, educate and experience the arts. Theatre is about storytelling, self-discovery, and shared experiences, and we are always honored to play our part! We look forward to a wonderful 2021.
Our 40th Anniversary Season!
We are excited to celebrate our encore 40th Anniversary of the Theatre Guild. Covid Policy at The Grand. Covid Policy for the Grand 9 27 2021 Here are some quick ticket links.
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Arsenic and Old Lace
For tickets, buy on line at TICKETS or call us at 715-832-7529. Covid Policy for the Grand as of 9 27 2021
Two Griffins Theatre
presents POE
Poe is an original stage play written by Two Griffins Theatre playwrights, James and Chris Finn. The stage production features an adaptation of one of Edgar Allen Poe’s best known stories and one of his best known poems. Woven in between are some of the other works by the master of mystery and the macabre.
Poe cast: Josh & Meg Hammes-Murray, Ron Bower, Kevin Brylski and
Chris and James Finn. Poe showtimes: 7:30pm on October 21-23 at The Grand Theatre. Perfect for October!! For tickets, please call the Theatre Guild office at 715-832-7529 or get them at the door. Covid Policy for the Grand
Season 40
Tickets
For tickets to any CVTG show, call 715-832-7529
To purchase tickets online, search for the show on the Pablo Center at the Confluence website, or click for direct links.
Godspell
the Musical
Shop
Enjoy some great t-shirts, coffee cups, magnets… in time for the summer! Go to https://shopcvtg.myshopify.com/collections/all. For more information, call 715-832-7529 or email cvtgact@aol.com.
Support
Make a Donation
Sponsor a Show
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Buy a Brick
Auditions
Arsenic and Old Lace: September 13 and 14. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus: October 11 & 12. The Mystery of Irma Vep: November 15 & 16. Muskie Love: December 6 & 7. Auditions are at 7pm at The Grand Theatre in Eau Claire.
Volunteers
The Theatre Guild offers volunteer opportunities for:
Performers, Musicians, Directors, Costumers, Carpenters, Painters, Designers, Lighting Techs,
Sound Techs, Backstage Crews & More
Make new friends; learn new skills. Call 715-832-7529 or contact us to get involved. Watch our Facebook page for volunteer needs!
Education
We offer a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year. Watch these fun Audition Do’s and Dont’s! Here is a link to another great resource: Theatre Auditions Q&A.
Venues
Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre is part of CVTG’s office, performance and rehearsal space. Free parking is available on nearby streets and lots.
Pablo Arts Center
Pablo Arts Center is across the footbridge from the Grand Theatre. It contains two performance spaces, the RCU Theatre and the JAMF Theatre. Free parking is available in some lots and on the streets (look carefully for parking signs). There is paid parking available in one of the nearby Eau Claire ramps, or you may choose valet parking right in front of the center.
Board & Staff
Board of Directors
John Murphy, President
Talk-Show Host/Promotions – Mid-West Family
David Hirsch, Vice President
Physician – Marshfield Clinic
Kim Shult, Treasurer
CPA, Partner – Baker Tilly
Becky Mattson, Secretary
Retired Teacher – ECASD
Russell Slack, Past President
Event Support – Mayo Clinic Health Systems
Andie Auna
Training Manager – Xcel Energy
Bob Carr, CVTG Founder
Retired Educator
Jeremy Corder
Mortgage Servicing Specialist – RCU
Chris Finn
Purchasing Technician – City of Eau Claire
John Stoneberg
Retired Librarian – LE Phillips Memorial Library
Jen Zwicky
Youth Development Director – YMCA
Staff
Ann Sessions, Executive Director
Tim Menebroeker, Tech Director
Volunteer
Angie Alexander, Volunteer Coordinator
Mission
The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild develops, encourages, and promotes opportunities for community members in the Chippewa Valley community to experience quality theatre, whether on the stage, in the audience, behind the scenes, or in a classroom.
The mission of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is to produce a broad spectrum of high-quality theatrical presentations, to delight and challenge our audiences, to provide hands-on learning experiences in all aspects of the theatre for children and adults, and to nurture and celebrate the achievements of our volunteers.
Theatre for Kids’ Mission
The Theatre Guild’s children’s programming develops, encourages, and promotes quality theatre experiences that delight and challenge our participants and audiences.
The mission of Theatre for Kids is to nurture an appreciation for theatre in children, to celebrate theatrical achievements of participants, and to provide affordable, accessible, and educational hands-on experiences to the youth in our community in all aspects of theatre.
Code of Conduct
Values
Integrity
We believe that honesty, respect, and fairness are essential to everything we do.
Encouragement
We promote the expression of ideas, foster individual creativity and effort, and embrace the acceptance of others.
Cooperation
We believe collaboration, inclusiveness, and teamwork are vital for a quality organization and a vibrant arts community.
Recognition
We are committed to the acknowledgment and open appreciation of all our volunteers.
Enjoyment
Our success is dependent on an atmosphere which is fun, friendly, comfortable, and positive for everyone.
Our History
Season Sponsors
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Visit Eau Claire
WEAU
Wisconsin Arts Board
Xcel Energy Foundation
Wisconsin Public Radio
Eau Claire Community Foundation
Pablo Center at the Confluence
Address:
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
102 W Grand Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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