Timber Lake Playhouse, Professional summer theater in Mount Carroll, Illinois.
Timber Lake Playhouse is a summer theater in Mount Carroll featuring a 45-foot semi-thrust revolving stage with 371 seats. The complex includes 18 buildings used for production, rehearsal, and administrative work.
The playhouse was founded in 1961 and underwent major reconstruction in 1975 after a fire destroyed the original building. The rebuilt structure established it as one of Illinois's oldest continuous summer theaters.
The playhouse functions as a training ground for emerging performers, with graduates who went on to successful careers in television and film. Visitors watch shows created by actors developing their craft in this working theater.
The venue is located in a rural setting and requires advance reservations for all performances. Productions run over a five-month season with shows on multiple evenings throughout the week.
The playhouse operates under a special agreement with Actors Equity Association that protects its training status. Beyond the main season, the facility also runs an education program called Timber Lake Teaches for community participants.
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