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About Timber Lake Playhouse

Timber Lake Playhouse is a professional, not-for-profit summer stock theatre nestled in the woods of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Known as "Your Theater In the Woods," TLP offers a semi-thrust revolving stage and a charming, intimate atmosphere with comfortable sightlines from every seat. Since 1975, after the original wooden facility burned in 1974, the venue has continued to bring Equity-tier productions to the region and welcomes audiences for a season of premieres and revivals.

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Venue notes: Timber Lake Playhouse has 371 fixed seats plus 13 two-person high-top tables. Wheelchair seating can be adjusted via movable tables at designated table positions (TBL 1-3 and TBL 11-13). A 45-foot semi-thrust revolving stage provides dynamic views from most seats. For your convenience, there are three parking lots and on-street parking available. The TLP shuttle helps guests move from parking areas to the theatre entrance. Public transit details are not listed, so plan to drive or use shuttle services when visiting.

Nearby lodging options include Timber Lake Resort (adjacent and within walking distance) and The Inn at Molly’s in Mount Carroll. If you’re exploring broader options, Baymont Inn & Suites in Freeport offers additional choices a short drive away. When you’re ready to plan an evening, check the event pages for each performance—Timber Lake Playhouse hosts Equity-tier productions, with notable titles and premieres across the years, including Spamalot, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Rock of Ages revival, and Les Misérables in recent seasons. The venue continues to announce its 65th season in 2026, underscoring its enduring role in regional theatre.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 371 fixed seats plus 13 two-person high-top tables; wheelchair seating accommodated at left/right table positions (TBL 1-3 and TBL 11-13).
  • Address: 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053.
  • Venue type: Professional, not-for-profit summer stock theatre; 'Your Theater In the Woods'; semi-thrust revolving stage.
  • Seating/chart notes: 45-foot semi-thrust revolving stage; view seating chart on Show Day page; wheelchair seating can be adjusted via movable tables.
  • Parking/transit: Three parking lots and on-street parking; TLP shuttle covers movement from parking to the theater; no formal public transit listed.
  • Nearby hotels/lodging: Timber Lake Resort (adjacent/within walking distance); The Inn at Molly’s (Bed & Breakfast in Mount Carroll); additional options in nearby towns (e.g., Baymont Inn & Suites Freeport).
  • Notable events hosted: Equity-tier company since 2018 (AEA SPT 8); historical premieres and revivals including Spamalot (2013), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (2006), Rock of Ages revival (2025), and Les Misérables (2026); 65th Annual Season announced for 2026.
  • Demolished/renamed: Original wooden facility destroyed by fire in 1974; current theatre opened in 1975; venue has not been demolished or renamed.