Where Entertainment Lives

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild has proudly served the community for 43 years! We promote the expression of ideas, foster creativity, and embrace all. Since 2005, our Grand Theatre has been a place to entertain, educate and experience the arts. Welcome!

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is the unforgettable story of charming but rebellious inmate Randle McMurphy who clashes with the tyrannical Nurse Ratched, throwing the hospital ward into chaos as the patients revolt against conformity in this powerful stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s brilliant novel and movie. Cuckoo’s Nest ticket link

Songs in the Key of Bob

Season Tickets

Single tickets on sale Sep. 3. CVTG Season 2024 2025 CVTG Season 43 Order Form

Shop

Enjoy some great t-shirts, coffee cups, magnets… makes a great gift! We have gift certificates, too!  For more information, call 715-832-7529 or email [email protected].

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 on direct links: Tickets to The Full Monty and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Support

Make a Donation

Sponsor a Show

Advertise in Show Programs

Buy a Brick

Auditions

Here are the readings for A Christmas Story auditions so that you can look them over before auditions. Kids: ACS – Kids Sides  Adults: ACS – Adult Sides

For students going into college:

Watch these fun  Audition Do’s and Dont’s! Here is a link to another great resource:  Theatre Auditions Q&A.

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 and Scholarships

We offer a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year. Let us know if you are interested in a scholarship. 

Carr Groenewold College Scholarships

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is seeking applications for their 2025 Carr Groenewold Scholarship Program. $1,200 in scholarship funds will be divided among one to three students and is awarded annually to a high school senior(s) pursuing music or theatre in college in the fall and/or a college student(s) continuing in music or theatre.

Applications are due April 18. Scholarships will be awarded in May.

Link to scholarship application:

ScholarshipApp 2025

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

David Hirsch, President
Physician, Marshfield Clinic

Emily Kassera, Vice President
Teacher – Altoona School District

Chad Ellingson, Treasurer
CFO – Market & Johnson

Becky Mattson, Secretary
Retired Teacher – ECASD

John Murphy, Past President
Talk-Show Host/Promotions – Mid-West Family

Ron Bower
Candy Shop Manager

Cindy Fahser
Retired Educator

Twink Hanson
Retired UWEC Administrator 

Cooper Larson
Community Financial Ed, RCU

Sadie Patko
Customer Service, Xcel Energy

Reid Sollberger
Playwright

John Stoneberg
Retired Librarian – LE Phillips Memorial Library

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

At the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, our job is to create a safe and secure environment for everyone involved with our theatre.

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.

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Our History

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Season Sponsors

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WEAU

Wisconsin Arts Board

Xcel Energy Foundation

Wisconsin Public Radio

Eau Claire Community Foundation

Pablo Center at the Confluence

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Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
102 W Grand Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703

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