Posts Tagged ‘Greasepaint’

The swing and I

Lynn Trimble and her daughter Lizabeth enjoy a preview of “Jesus Christ Superstar” after dining with cast member Nick Cartell and his wife Christie. Seems Lizabeth and Nick were both in “The King and I” more than a decade ago in Scottsdale, and he’s happy to share details about the journey from barrel cactus to the bright lights of Broadway.

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Once upon a theater camp

While exploring spring break camps, Lynn Trimble gets a call from a young actor whose work she first enjoyed during a Childsplay summer camp. Turns out he’s developing quite the list of credits.

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Seuss sightings

Explore concert, movie and theater fare featuring the works of Theodor Geisel, whose March 2. 1904 birthday is celebrated by those who knew and loved him as “Dr. Seuss.”

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Birthday parties — theater style!

Scottsdale mom Francine Silva shares details about her daughter Aubrie’s 7th birthday party, which included taking ten friends along to see Greasepaint Youtheatre’s energetic and colorful performance of “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.”

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Harem tales

Sensing the harem vibe of both shows she enjoyed in Scottsdale this weekend, Lynn Trimble combines her reviews of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Scottsdale Community College and “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” at Greasepaint Youtheatre — helping parents will find fresh inspiration for Halloween costumes ala veils and harem pants.

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Fall break theater camps

As fall break approaches, Lynn Trimble warns that theater camps are filling fast — and shares news of three options for parents eager to help their children develop creativity and confidence.

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Ode to the Arizoni Awards

Lynn Trimble shares results and reflections from the 21st annual Arizoni Theatre Awards of Excellence ceremonies that took place Monday night at Tempe Center for the Arts.

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Got auditions?

Lynn Trimble, whose daughter Lizabeth moves to NYC this weekend to pursue acting studies and a theater career, suggests places young actors can find notices for theater and other auditions — both here in the Valley and in other parts of the country.

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To baby or not to baby…

Two unmarried college students, a 30-something couple trying to conceive and a pair of near empty-nesters share the stage for a musical called “Baby” at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria. Lynn Trimble saw the show with her daughter Lizabeth, and describes it as both “charming” and “sweet.”

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Cinderella tales

After finding photos of her daughter Lizabeth attending local performances of “Cinderella,” Lynn Trimble goes in search of current and upcoming dance and theater productions featuring an enterprising young woman, an egalitarian prince and the enchanted glass slipper that brings them together.

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