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).

14 Apr 2023

“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" Makes Its Timber Lake Playhouse Premiere May 12 to Open the 2023 Season

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is thrilled to announce that The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, an “electrifying” (Newsday) musical adaption of The New York Times bestselling novel written by Rick Riordan, book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, will open at TLP on May 12 for one weekend.

24 Jan 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse to Hold Local Auditions for 2023 Summer Season on February 25

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (January 24, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces auditions for local children and adult for their upcoming 2022 Season.

Timber Lake Playhouse will again be casting local performers for the following performance opportunities:

12 Jan 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Darren Mangler as New Artistic Director

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (January 12, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (Dan Danielowski, Executive Director), the professional, non-profit summer theatre company established in 1961 with a mission of “providing the best expression of theater arts to the regional community by presenting creative works that entertain and inspire while helping aspiring artists transition to the profession” has announced today the appointment of long-time TLP actor and alumnus, Darren Mangle

23 Sep 2022

“Defending the Caveman,” Broadway’s History-Making Comedy about the Sexes, Will Open at Timber Lake Playhouse on September 29

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2022) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will continue their Fall Season with Defending the Caveman on September 29 at the Playhouse.  Defending the Caveman was written by Rob Becker over a three-year period during which he made an informal study of psychology, sociology, and prehistory.

19 Sep 2022

Timber Lake Playhouse to Host a Fall Festival and BrewFest Saturday, September 24

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (September 19, 2022) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will host a Fall Festival featuring BrewFest on Saturday, September 24, 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 Lena Brewery and other local breweries.

29 Aug 2022

“The Love Boat” Star to Direct “Lost Highway” at Timber Lake Playhouse

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2022) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional theatre of northwest Illinois, will welcome Ted Lange to direct their fall opener, Hank Williams: Lost Highway. “When one of our actors suggested Ted to direct the show, I immediately reached out to him,” said Dan Danielowski, TLP Executive Director. “We talked a few times, Ted’s schedule allowed him to do the show, and the rest — as they say — is history.”

20 Sep 2021

Timber Lake Playhouse to Host a Fall Festival and BrewFest Saturday, September 25

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (September 20, 2021) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional-summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will host a Fall Festival featuring BrewFest on Saturday, September 25, 12 (noon)-6PM. The fest will include tastings of popular craft beers and wines, food, hay rides, and activities for the whole family. BrewFest features the popular craft beers of Lena Brewery and other local breweries.

08 Jun 2020

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Grant to Provide Apprenticeships for Teens

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2020) — For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois Arts Council has awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through June 22.

04 Nov 2019

Timber Lake Playhouse Looking for Area Musicians to Perform in TLP’s "Christmas Kaleidoscope" and Summer Musical Productions

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2019) — Timber Lake Playhouse is looking for area musicians to play in the pit for musical productions at the playhouse in Mount Carroll. TLP produces seven full-length musicals throughout the summer and fall as well as a Christmas show in December. TLP regularly hires musicians who play the more traditional instruments — keys, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, trombone, reeds, and strings — as well as specialty instruments such as banjo, steel guitar, and man

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