06 May 2024

Augustana College Presents "Our Country’s Good"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — The Augustana College Department of Theatre and Film presents Our Country’s Good, May 9-12, at the Brunner Theatre Center. The play is directed by Jeff Coussens, Augustana Professor of Theatre Arts.

03 May 2024

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Grants to Provide Apprenticeships for Teens

By Timber Lake Playhouse

The cast of Timber Lake Playhouse's Junie B Jones, The Musical rehearses a number from the show. Junie B Jones, The Musical runs May 7 through May 11, 10AM and 1PM at the Playhouse. Cast from left: Nadia Rawlins, Michael Robert Krebs, Tori Tiernan, Zeb Fulcher, Mikayla Cohen, and Caden Lohr

26 Apr 2024

May Events at Timber Lake Playhouse — Kentucky Derby Party and Bourbon Tasting Event on May 4; Magic Owl Production of Junie B Jones Runs the Week of May 7 Through May 11

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (April 26, 2024) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is hosting a busy May for area patrons.

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.

19 Apr 2024

Essential Earth: An Earth Day Celebration of Musical Tribute to Our Life-Sustaining Planet

By Joedy Cook

La Création du monde Op 81a by Darius Milhaud

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS — (April 19, 2024) Looking for the best entertainment this weekend? We are performing one last time this season as part of Orchestra Iowa's Essential Earth performance!

19 Apr 2024

The Black Box Theatre Holds Auditions for “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914”

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 19, 2024) — The Black Box Theatre will be holding auditions for the all-male acapella musical All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. Music directing will be Ron May with direction and design by Lora Adams.

“We produced the piece in 2022 and so many people asked us to do it again,” said Adams. “It is a truly unique and beautiful story that stirs the soul,” added May.

16 Apr 2024

The Black Box Theatre presents Agatha Christie Murder in the Studio

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2024) — A tryptic of plays by Agatha Christie take over the Black Box Theatre stage opening April 26.

Agatha Christie Murder in the Studio comprises three radio plays:

Personal Call sees James Brent haunted by his dead wife when he receives a mysterious telephone call, seemingly from beyond the grave.

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.

08 Apr 2024

Connections on Stage and Behind the Scenes Key to Monmouth College's Season-Ending Musical “The Theory of Relativity,” Presented April 18-21

By Barry McNamara

Noah Powell and Kiersten Fuhr rehearse a scene from The Theory of Relativity, which will be staged April 18-21 in Wells Theater

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 8, 2024) — Monmouth College's 2023-24 theatre season will conclude with a musical production about youth and relationships.

05 Apr 2024

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Performance Opportunities and Workshops in The Arts for Youth

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (April 5, 2024) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will again be offering a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer as well as performance opportunities for youth ages six through eighteen. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director, Dan Danielowski.

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