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!
Auditions for Jersey Boys
Embark on The Four Seasons’incredible journey to 1960’s rock sensations in this Broadway musical smash hit! Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Jersey Boys features an amazing score including “Sherry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Walk Like a Man.” Jersey Boys will be directed by Katie Schumacher.
Auditions for the The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Bob Gaudio
Four Men, Ages 18 – 40s: 7pm, July 7 & 8 @ The Grand
Auditions for Featured/Ensemble Roles: 7pm, July 28 & 29 @ The Grand
We are looking for men and women ages 18 and up to play Frankie Valli’s wife Mary Delgado, girlfriend Lorraine and daughter Francine, friend Joe Pesci, Mob boss Gyp DeCarlo, Four Seasons producer Bob Crewe, Norm Waxman, Nick DeVito, French rapstars, detectives, church lady, party girl, waitresses, groupies, publishers, judge, accountant and more.
Please prepare the song cutting and reading for the role(s) you would like to audition for… Song cuttings and readings
Rehearsals begin August 4. The Four Seasons will begin July 14. Shows: September 25-28 at The Jamf Theatre. E-mail us at cvtgact@aol.com for more information.
Season Tickets
We are excited to announce the Theatre Guild’s 2025-2026 Season filled with regional premieres, comedies, classic plays, Broadway musicals, new shows, and a few fun surprises. Season 44 Shows Season Ticket Order Form
Individual tickets go on sale on September 2!
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Our wonderful students from our Summer Youth Drama Camp will present the famous children’s classic tale, The Elves and the Shoemaker, directed by Rachel Short, at 4pm & 7pm on Sunday, July 13 and 1pm on Monday & Tuesday, July 14 at The Grand. Adults/Seniors $10 and Youth $5. All tickets are sold at the door.
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 cvtgact@aol.com.
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 Groundhog Day and Seussical the Musical.
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Auditions
Auditions songs and readings for Jersey Boys auditions:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14hJw5NVZQ55wg2Zn-ieDHPHoJnG-uFLn?usp=share_link
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.
Registration for our Fall and Spring Afterschool programs will begin after Labor Day. The fall session will run October 20-November 22 and the spring session will run April 20-May 23. Scholarships are available.
Look for information later about our very exciting new Musical Theatre Workshop (summer 2026) for middle and high schoolers.
For questions email cvtgact@aol.com or call 715-832-7529.
Carr Groenewold College Scholarships
The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is seeking applications for their 2026 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 17, 2026. Scholarships will be awarded in May.
Link to scholarship application: Scholarship App 2026
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
Emily Kassera, President
Teacher – Altoona School District
Cindy Fahser, Vice President
Retired Educator
Greg Banchy, Treasurer
Attorney, Banchy Law Office
Amy Lueck, Secretary
Professional Development, CVTC
Taylor Huppert Boyd
Student Services, CVTC
Ron Bower
Freelance Marketing Specialist
Twink Hanson
Retired UWEC Administrator
Sadie Patko
Customer Service, Xcel Energy
Reid Sollberger
Playwright
John Stoneberg
Retired Librarian – LE Phillips Memorial Library
David Hirsch, Past President
Physician, Marshfield Clinic
Staff
Ann Sessions, Executive Director
Nate Plummer, Artistic Director/Director of Education
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
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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