Who are we? What do we do?

The Chilliwack Players Guild is made up of like-minded, fun-loving volunteers who love theatre. 
Our purpose is to foster and build life-long friendships and provide opportunities for individuals to grow in the theatrical arts and its related fields. 
Through our productions, member-mentorship, workshops, and social activities we encourage learning, curiosity, exploration and a whole lot of fun.

We are also community minded. We dress up in costume and help local charities with their special community events; we often participate in parades; and we have sung Christmas carols in Victorian costumes all over town. 
Because we’re also a sociable lot, informal gatherings are are built right into our schedule.
 No matter what your age, ability, or experience we would love to have you come play with us!

Contact us at info@playersguild.ca

 

Volunteer Opportunities

For every handful of people on the stage, there’s any army behind it.
For a brief description of what each role entails, please click here. For any other inquiries, please contact us at info@playersguild.ca.

Production 

  • Producer
  • Publicity
  • Playwright
  • Director
  • Stage Manager
  • Stage Crew

Scenic & Property 

  • Set Designer
  • Set Construction Leader
  • Construction Crew
  • Scenic Artist
  • Paint Crew
  • Property Master
  • Property Assistant
Lighting 

  • Lighting Operator

Costumes

  • Costume Designer
  • Costume Manager
  • Costume Assistant
  • Dresser

Makeup & Hair 

  • Makeup Designer
  • Makeup Crew
  • Hair Designer
  • Hair Crew

Front of House

  • Lobby Display
Sound 

  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Operator

Music 

  • Musical Director
  • Vocal Director
  • Orchestra
  • Rehearsal Pianist

Committees

  • Play Reading
  • Social
  • Marketing and Public Relations

Click here for more detailed descriptions of some of the various tasks involved in putting on a production. Or you can always email info@playersguild.ca.

Current Executive

info@playersguild.ca

President Clint Hames
Vice President & Workshop Co-ordinator Raymond Hatton
Treasurer Barbara Blom
Secretary Maggie Saunders
Marketing/Communications/Website  Jennifer Matthias
Member Appreciation Mary Ellen Shimell
Technical Director Hayden Simpson
Guildhall   Carol Taylor
Membership/Librarian Trisha Knight-Good
Cultural Centre & Theatre BC Liaison Raymond Hatton
Technology   Glenn Howard
Social Media TJ MacPherson
Community Liaison Debra Archer

Looking to get involved As a member of the executive?


If you are interested in getting involved in the executive, below is a brief description of what each executive member does. For more information, please contact info@playersguild.ca

Dreams do come true: The creation of the Guildhall

In July, 2010, Players Guild members watched a dream come true as the east end of the Chilliwack Sports Landing Centre was enclosed and designated by the City of Chilliwack to be leased to us. This was in recognition of our decades-long contributions to the arts community, and of our previous investment in the Chilliwack Arts Centre — the sale of which helped make possible the creation of the beautiful Chilliwack Cultural Centre we all enjoy.

This is a brief look at the work in progress that summer. Click an image to enlarge it.