22 Apr 2024

“Better Late Than Never” to Hold Fundraising Event at Timber Lake Playhouse

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2024) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, has partnered with local band Better Late Than Never for a fundraising concert benefiting the playhouse on Saturday, April 27, 7PM.

11 Apr 2024

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Dog Auditions for Toto at The Playhouse on May 11

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (April 11, 2024) — CALLING ALL DOGS!! Does your dog have what it takes to be a star of the stage?! Then you're going to want to come out for the Timber Lake Playhouse dog auditions for The Wizard of Oz on May 11, 4PM. Bring your dog to the theatre and see if your Fido has what it takes to be a star on the TLP stage.

29 Mar 2024

Timber Lake Playhouse to Show the “Frozen Sing-a-Long Movie,” an Interactive Event

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (March 29, 2024) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces a showing of the interactive Frozen Sing-a-Long movie.

On Saturday, April 13, 2PM, Elsa and Anna will be joined by Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf to present a fun-filled afternoon of singing and movie magic for the whole family.

06 Feb 2024

Timber Lake Playhouse to Hold Local Auditions for 2024 Summer Season on February 17

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2024) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces auditions for local children, teens, and adults for their upcoming 2024 Season.

19 Sep 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse to Host a Fall Festival and BrewFest September 23

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (September 19, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will host a Fall Festival featuring BrewFest on Saturday, September 23, 12-6PM. The fest will include tastings of craft beers and wines, food, hay rides, and activities for the whole family. BrewFest features the popular craft beers of local breweries.

17 Jul 2023

“What a Way to Make a Livin’!” Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”: The Musical Opens at Timber Lake Playhouse July 20

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (July 17, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, brings one of the most beloved musicals of all time to the playhouse on July 20 for a ten-day run. 9 to 5: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.

23 Jun 2023

The Hills are Alive with “The Sound of Music” at Timber Lake Playhouse June 29 Through July 9

By Dan Danielowski

Cast members Gabriel Pauley, Makenzie Ruff, Catia Wilson, Rosemary Heckard, Luke Holcomb, Taylor Jakobs, Kynnedi Smith, and Mollie-Claire Matthews

13 Jun 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse and The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre Presents “Pig Tales”

By Dan Danielowski

Timber Lake Playhouse’s Magic Owl makes an appearance after the show with the characters of the Magic Owl Production. See the Magic Owl Children's Theatre production of Pig Tales June 20-24, 11AM and August 8, and August 10-12, 2PM. Contact the box office at (815) 244-2035 for tickets or more information

12 Jun 2023

“The 39 Steps,” the Alfred Hitchcock Comedy Mystery Thriller, at Timber Lake Playhouse, June 15 - 25

By Dan Danielowski

Rehearsing for TLP's upcoming production of The 39 Steps is Jacob Smith (Richard Hannay), Elizabeth Fenning (Annabelle), Cody Jolly (Clown 1) and Matt Webb (Clown 2). The production opens on June 15 and runs through June 25 at the Playhouse

05 Jun 2023

West Carroll High School Art Students Create New Mural at Timber Lake Playhouse

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2023) — This past winter, Timber Lake Playhouse invited local high school art clubs to submit drawings for murals on the wall behind The Lake Stage. Two murals were chosen to for the project. One was a depiction of the Comedy/Tragedy Masks designed by Aden Stallings (above). The second was designed by Allison Duggan of two figures and a microphone “performing since 1961” (below).

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