Posts Tagged ‘Theatre’

The enduring appeal of Lyle

The hardcover picture book is yellowed with age. Its corners are ragged and worn. It has survived endless cycles of packing, moving, unpacking — always managing to survive the sorting and purging process that accompanies such transitions. I don’t remember when I received my copy of The House on East 88th Street. I don’t remember [...]

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Ode to season tickets

Though she’s giving up her season tickets as a show of “fair and balanced” reporting on the arts, Stage Mom Lynn Trimble still harbors a not-so-secret love for the tickets that have made her life easier, and richer, through the years.

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Musings on Mamet

When I first cracked open David Mamet’s book titled simply “Theatre,” I tried to work my way through it with a light touch. Normally I read with pen in hand — adding markings like “th” for thesis statements or “hmmm” for ideas I find especially thought provoking. Too many years in college and graduate school, [...]

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Theater or Theatre?

Lynn Trimble tackles the world of creative spelling as she polls Valley professionals about whether “theater” or “theatre” is the right way to go.

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What's your weekend style?

What’s your weekend style? Festivals? Art exhibits? Multicultural music and dance? There’s plenty to choose from throughout Arizona and the Valley — from a costumed celebration of “Curious George” to an art exhibit featuring newspaper sculpture and costumes — and much of it is free!

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Up up and away (from the movie theatre as fast as our little legs could take us).

“Up” is not a kid’s movie! And it depressed the hell out of me. Not sure it’s appropriate for all adults. Those with emotional imbalances ought to consider skipping it.

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