Youth Programming
About our Programming
At Timber Lake Playhouse we believe the next generation of storytellers begins here. Our education programs are built to inspire creativity, confidence and joy while giving students direct access to theatre at a professional level.
Magic Owl Children’s Theatre
Magic Owl introduces young audiences to the magic of live theatre with exciting productions created just for kids. Performed by professional artists, these shows spark imagination and make theatre accessible for families across our region.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Book by George Keating, Kyle Hall & Scott Ferguson
Music and Lyrics by Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, George Newall, Kathy Mandry, Lynn Ahrens & Tom Yohe
Based on an idea by David McCall and a television series created by George Newall & Tom Yohe.
Special thanks to Original Cast Members, Joseph Beal, Dina Joy Byrd, Shulie Cowen, Dori Goldman and Tom Mizer
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is now live, onstage!
Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as "Just a Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction."
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
May 5 – 9, 2026
RATED G
All Tickets are $15
Information for schools
You and your students are invited to join us in experiencing the magic of live theatre this spring! Timber Lake Playhouse proudly presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is now live, onstage! Featuring songs such as "Just a Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction."
There will be 10 performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live! starting Tuesday, May 5th and continuing through Saturday, May 9th at 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Each performance will be approximately 60 minutes. Admission is only $15.00 per student with complimentary tickets for Chaperones, one for every ten students. A 25% deposit will be required thirty days after the reservation. Final Payment and final numbers will be required two weeks before the performance. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.
Please download the form below to reserve your spot today! Once your order has been received, you will be sent an email confirmation.
Forms can be mailed to Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Rd, Mount Carroll, IL 61053, by fax: 815-244-2047, or by email at boxoffice@timberlakeplayhouse.org.
We look forward to providing your students with an experience they will always remember! If you know of another teacher or school that may be interested in bringing their students, please share this! If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at 815-244-2035.
Masterclasses
Stay tuned for our announcement for our 2026 Masterclasses.
Masterclasses offer hands-on learning with members of our Resident Company Lakers. Students develop new skills through focused sessions that explore acting, dance, voice, and more. Each class gives young artists real experience working alongside professionals.
Junior Lakers Production
The Junior Lakers program brings together an industry professional and local educators to direct a fully staged youth production. Participants rehearse, collaborate and perform on the TLP stage, gaining confidence, community and unforgettable memories.