TLP Gift Certificates make great Christmas Gifts. Call the Box Office at (815) 244–2035 to purchase your gift certificates. The Box Office is open through December 20. After that, gift certificates can be purchased online. CLICK HERE to purchase online.
For the fourth year, TLP will transform the campus into Timber Lake Terror — The Haunted Experience at Timber Lake. This “all new” attraction combines a Haunted Trail, the Fun House, a Haunted House, an Escape Room and the Rocky Horror Picture Show into a month long attraction that performs every Saturday night. Click here for more information.
Broadway veteran and star of TLP’s production of Man of LaMancha, William Michals, will be in concert on the Timber Lake Main Stage for a concert event on Saturday August 17th at 4pm.
The concert will consist of Michals singing from the American Songbook, as well as classic songs from some of the most recognizable musicals of the last 50 years! He will be accompanied by TLP’s Music Director, Michael McBride and a three piece band.
Tickets for the concert are $15 for TLP Subscribers and $20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the TLP box office in person or by calling 815-244-2035 or by clicking here.
The concert runs approx 90 minutes.
When: Saturday August 17th at 4pm
Where: Timber Lake Playhouse Mainstage
‘Come for the Show, Stay for the Experience!!’
I am so proud to announce that our 2019 production of Mamma Mia opened to a packed house! Good seats are still available for
this ‘feel good show of the summer’!! The cast is superb and show is fun!! Get your bell bottoms out and come dance the night away!!
TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE
WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE OF KID DETECTIVES AND POPSTAR PARTY
JUNE 15 — 2:00
IN THE THEATRE
TICKETS ARE $10
Children’s Theatre Performance Workshops
June 10 – 15
10:00 – 12:30 Kid Detectives
$50 per student
1:00 – 3:30 PopStar Party
$50 per student
Performance – June 15 at 2:00
Have “Lunch With Ariel” on June 1 before the matinee performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Enjoy lunch and talk with Ariel while you get your picture taken with your favorite Princess. The menu includes Mac and Cheese, chicken fingers, chips, fruit and pastries.
Saturday, June 1 12:00 – 1:30
Tickets are $15 each (Purchase your tickets for the show separately)
Timber Lake Playhouse will host an Open House on Saturday morning from 10:00 am until noon. Tours of the theatre, backstage, the shops and living areas will be given by TLP Board Members. You’ll get to see the newly purchased barn and the Guest House, and take a stroll on the trails surrounding the campus. Hot dogs and chips will be served in the cafeteria at 11:30.
MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens its Magic Owl Children’s Theatre with Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In a Play!” on May 7 and continuing through May 11. Mo Willems, the author of the 
dren and their families.
With their backup trio the Squirelles, Gerald and Piggie sing, dance and laugh their way through a day where anything can happen. Join the “bestus friends” as, together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with ONE toy? What DO you wear to a fancy party? And will ANYONE say “Banana?”
This musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved,
Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is a perfect way to introduce young people to theatre. This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2013–2014 season. The TLP production runs May 7, 8, 9, & 10 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and May 11 at 11:00 am. All tickets are $6.00
TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE seeks the following positions for its 2019 Season. TLP is a professional Equity theater company who is looking for theater artists who have a passion for their craft, responsible, fun, energetic and who can work in a fast-paced environment. TLP hires Equity and Guest Artists and Designers on a single show contract throughout the summer as well as a company of non-equity actors to fill positions in our 16 member Resident Company. The Resident Company begins work in mid- to late-May and continues through mid-August. TLP Resident Company also includes production staff.
The shows for the 2019 Season include:
Little Mermaid (May 30th-June 19th), Noises Off (June 20th-30th), Into the Woods (July 5th-14th), Mamma Mia (July 18th-Aug 4th), Man of LaMancha (August 8th-18th), Steel Magnolias (August 22nd-Sept 1st) and Newsies (Sept 12th-22nd) and two children’s theatre production as a part of the Magic Owl Children’s Theatre.
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FRONT OF HOUSE AND SUPPORT POSITIONS
GUEST ACTORS AND RESIDENT COMPANY
RESIDENT COMPANY – PRODUCTION STAFF
Timber Lake Playhouse will begin auditioning/ interviewing for our 2019 Resident Company beginning in January of 2019.
Where TLP will be auditioning for our 2019 Guests and Resident Company:
A-1 Conference– January 17-20th- New York- www.a1auditions.com
Equity/Non-Equity Guest Contract auditions– February 1st- Chicago (You must request an appointment for this by emailing your pic/resume to casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org)
Illinois Theater Auditions– February 2nd- Chicago- www.illinoistheatre.org
Timber Lake Playhouse Local Auditions– February 3rd- These auditions will be held at Henry’s Double K at 834 S. Jackson in Mt. Carroll from 2:00 – 6:00. Contact TLP at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org for an audition appointment. Prepare a song that best shows your vocal talent. Bring the sheet music for the accompanist. Auditions will not be allowed to be sung aca pella. Bring a headshot/resume if available. Auditions are for Adult Guest and Equity Artists, Adult Ensemble and Resident Company only. There are no roles for children in the 2019 Season. Watch our website for opportunities for teens (All Area Teen Show) and children (Jr. Show) this summer.
UPTA– February 7-11th – Memphis- www.upta.org
Midwest Theater Auditions– February 22-24th- St. Louis- www.webster.edu
*We will be auditioning/ interviewing performers and technical candidates at these events. Please visit the individual websites for registration info.
TLP’s Chicago Equity/ Non-Equity auditions will be by appointment only.
THE HAUNTED EXPERIENCE AT TIMBER LAKE
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TIMBER LAKE TERROR – HAUNTED HOUSE AND TRAILS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, & 27
6:30 – 10:00
ADMISSION: $10 at the door ($8 purchased online)
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TRY TO SOLVE THE PUZZLE AT TLP’s
ESCAPE ROOM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, & 27
6:00, 7:30 & 9:00
Sold Out
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
CONTESTS BEGIN AT 8:00
MOVIE SCREENING AT 9:00
Movie Ticket (online or at the door) – $15 Prop Bag – $10
Combo Ticket – RHPS Movie and The Haunted Experience ticket – $20
TO PURCHASE A COMBO TICKET FOR THE HAUNTED EXPERIENCE (HAUNTED HOUSE) AND THE RHPS SCREENING.
CHECK “THE HAUNTED EXPERIENCE” BOX AT CHECKOUT.
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