10 Jul 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse to Hold Workshops and Classes in The Arts

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (July 10, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will again be holding various workshops and classes in the arts this summer. “I’m very excited to bring see the interest in our summer workshops,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “The variety of classes offered will be of interest to students of all ages.”

08 Jul 2023

Children “are Revolting” at Timber Lake Playhouse in “Matilda, JR” July 14-16

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (July 8, 2023) — Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR, a gleefully-witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional theatre of northwest Illinois, brings Matilda to its Summer Mainstage Season July 14-16.

29 Jun 2023

The Black Box Theatre Present [title of show], a Musical about Creating a Musical

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 29, 2023) — [title of show] will take its bow June 6 through 15 at The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline. What’s it about, you ask? Well, “Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys.

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

20 Jun 2023

They’re Back: Wisenheimer Returns with Guest Zack Vaughan

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2023) — Wisenheimer, long form improvisation returns to the Black Box Theatre stage Friday, June 23, 7:30PM, with special guest Zach Vaughan.

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

08 Jun 2023

The Black Box Theatre Will Host “Funkyology” After Building Collapse Closed The Mockingbird on Main

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — Haus of Rackus had been in rehearsals for their newest show at The Mockingbird on Main. Then the building collapsed, causing three deaths and numerous injuries and the closure of the theatre that had been housed in the building.

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).

24 May 2023

WQPT Present Their Summer of Adventure Tour

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2023) — This summer, join WQPT for the Summer of Adventure Tour. WQPT PBS is making guest appearances at libraries throughout the region during early-childhood story-time and at other events throughout the community. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS program, listen to a story, and do a fun craft activity.

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