Dinner and a Game Show to Support CFCT!
Get ready for Staged Strife, a one-night-only, laugh-out-loud fundraiser where your favorite theatre personalities battle it out in a high-energy game show full of surprises, competition, and a little bit of delightful drama.
A delicious plated dinner will be served, followed by the game show
Staged Strife, hosted by J'Kalein Madison. The game show will consist of three rounds with four teams. Each team will be made up of recognizable CFCT performers, and… YOU! That's right! When you purchase your “Staged Strife” event tickets, you have the opportunity to add on digital raffle tickets to your order. Each raffle ticket purchased counts as one entry into a drawing that will be done that night to select our audience contestants. The more raffle tickets you purchase, the more chances you have to be selected as a contestant for “Stage Strife”. The winning team of contestants will each receive a CFCT Prize Bundle valued at $200!
Join us for an evening of big laughs, unexpected moments, and support for your local theatre. Whether you’re cheering from the audience or hoping to take the stage, this is an event for the whole community!
Grab your tickets and be part of the strife!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, May 22, 2026 at Bien Venu Event Center
- 5:00PM | Doors and Silent Auction Open
- 5:30PM | Dinner and a Presentation by CFCT Staff
- 6:30PM | Transition from Dinner to Game Show
- 7:00PM | Staged Strife, Live on Stage!
- 8:30PM | Silent Auction Closes
- 9:00PM | Game Show Wrap-Up and Silent Auction Winners Announced
Box Office Information:
Tickets are $75 for Staged Strife + plated dinner;
$25 for the Staged Strife game show only.
$10 raffle ticket add-ons available.
- Online: On-sale NOW!
- Box Office: Open Mon-Fri, 12-4PM
- Phone: Call 319-277-5283
Staged Strife at Bien Venu Event Center in Cedar Falls
This event will not be held in our theatre, but rather at the spacious Bien Venu Event Center located in the Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls-Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG at 7400 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA.
Dinner will take place in Event Room D, then we will relocate to Event Room E/F for the Staged Strife game show. The Silent Auction will be located toward the back of Event Room E/F. A cash bar will be available on site throughout the event.
Silent Auction Information
The Silent Auction will take place during the event, beginning at 5:00PM and closing at 8:30PM. Auction items will included a curated assortment of gift certificates, merchandise, theme gift baskets, a vacation package, event tickets, services, dining packages, and unique experiences.
Winners will be announced at the end of the game show, and may take home their items at the end of the event, or pick them up at a later date from CFCT.
Dinner Menu
A plated dinner will be catered by Bien Venu. Main course selection is made when purchasing tickets. The vegetarian option is also gluten free (except for the optional dinner rolls and croutons for salad).
Option 1: Chicken Corn Veloute, Garlic Green Beans, Baby Red Skinned Potatoes, Dinner Rolls w/ Butter, House Salad, Dessert
Option 2: Vegetarian Corn Veloute, Garlic Green Beans, Baby Red Skinned Potatoes, Dinner Rolls w/ Butter, House Salad, Dessert
