2025-2026 Season

(CTE Summer Programs Coming Soon)

FVTC Presents: American Idiot 

(Grades 9 – Age 23)

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the story line.

American Idiot is a high-concept show with strong social messages and endless creative possibilities. It will surely add an enticing edge to any theatre’s season.

June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 2025
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Elgin Community College, Blizzard Theatre, Elgin

Friday June 20th will feature ASL interpretation.

Presented through arrangement with Music Theatre International

Rating: R

CTE Presents: PUFFS

Grades 7 – Age 23

Get Ready for a Hilarious Journey to a Certain School of Magic!

Have you ever wondered what it was like for the other students at that famous school of magic? You know, the ones who weren’t exactly the “chosen one” or super smart, or even a little bit sneaky? Well, Puffs, tells their story!

Meet Wayne Hopkins, a regular kid who suddenly finds out he’s a wizard and is off to a very special school. He’s sorted into the Puffs – the kind, loyal, and maybe a little overlooked house. Over seven wonderfully wacky years, we follow Wayne and his Puff pals, like the quirky Oliver Rivers and the fiercely loyal Megan Jones, as they navigate classes, friendships, and all sorts of hilariously chaotic events that you might recognize from a certain famous book series.

Puffs is a super funny play that looks at the magical world from a brand-new, totally Puff-tastic point of view. Get ready for lots of laughter, silly spells, and a heartwarming story about what it really means to be brave, even if you’re not always in the spotlight. It’s a magical adventure that proves even the seemingly ordinary can have an extraordinary time!

September 5-7 & 12-14, 2025

Auditions: End of June

Rating: PG-13

CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical

Grades 2 – 9

Get ready for a splash-tastic musical adventure based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical tells the hilarious tale of everyone’s favorite yellow sponge, SpongeBob, as he tries to save his underwater hometown of Bikini Bottom from a looming volcanic eruption.

With awesome songs written by a bunch of different talented artists and a super fun story, this musical brings all your favorite Bikini Bottom pals to the stage. From SpongeBob’s bubbly optimism to Patrick’s lovable goofiness and Sandy’s brilliant inventions, the whole gang is here!

Originally hitting the stage in Chicago before making a big splash on Broadway, this show is full of laughs, catchy tunes, and a heartwarming message about friendship and saving the day. Get ready to cheer on SpongeBob as he proves that even a simple sponge can be a hero! It’s a must-see musical for fans of all ages!

November 21-23, 2025

Auditions: Mid-September

Rating: G

CTE Presents: Robin Hood

All Ages

The sheriff of Nottingham, along with the help of his “tiny tyrants” are assigned to collect taxes for the greedy Prince John, who has taken over the kingdom while his brother King Richard is away. Robin Hood and the outlaws are determined to steal back the money and return it to those in need. Prince John gets fed up with this and comes up with a trick to draw out and capture Robin Hood in an archery contest, but is in shock when he finds out who Robin really is. The characters of Robin and the outlaws are not like the traditional story you may have heard before…. So be prepared to audition for all roles! A group of storytellers helps narrate this tale, and to do so they will surly ROCK YOU.

Lots of male and female roles for all ages!

April 17-19, 2026

Auditions: Early January

Rating: G