After Lynn Trimble learns of a "film find" from daughter Lizabeth, she goes exploring for all things "Alice in Wonderland" -- and makes some surprising finds of her own (including a high school film competition).

by guest blogger Gabrielle Abrams Next to Normal is a musical that jumps over the line that many musicals shy away from. Many people will even...

After returning from a weekend trip to San Diego to see the musical "Next to Normal" with her daughter Lizabeth, Lynn Trimble reflects on their theater adventures and an unexpected Arizona connection.

As MTV airs a racy new series about teens who walk on the wild side, Lynn Trimble explains why she's far less worried about "mature content" musical theatre than much of what teens see on various screens these days.

Lynn Trimble explores a one-woman play titled "Golda's Balcony" coming to Chandler Center for the Arts this weekend for one performance only -- sharing her take on why the story of Golda Meir matters for the 21st century.

As Scottsdale Community College and the Anti-Defamation League partner to present free films with an anti-hate message, Lynn Trimble explores a "No Name Calling Week" art contest for K-12 students.

Reading books like "James and the Giant Peach" and "Go, Dog. Go!" with your children is a great way to enjoy together time while fostering imagination. But now you can take it a step further -- by experiencing these stories, and others, brought to life on Valley stages.

While Annette Bening insists that "The Kids are Alright," the characters in a play titled "This" recognize that "Jane is not alright." So what will become of their efforts to help her? Lynn Trimble discusses the play with Valley director Ron May, who shares a bit of his own midlife musings, as Actors Theatre readies to open the show this Friday night at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.

Lynn Trimble chats with Halley Shefler of The Arts Edge, an educational consulting firm that works with students seeking admission to college visual or performing arts programs, about tips for students preparing for college theater program auditions.

After learning of an ASU contest with an MLK, Jr. theme, Lynn Trimble decides to explore the words and artwork of K-12 students who submitted their essays and artwork.

Lynn Trimble suggests fun and meaningful ways Arizona families can enjoy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by volunteering and/or celebrating with others in the community -- including several that feature music, poetry and other arts.

Lynn Trimble reflects on the classic musical "A Chorus Line," at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix through Sunday, and shares insights from "A Chorus Line" cast member about her own audition experiences.

As Arizonans continue to mourn the Tucson tragedy, Lynn Trimble suggests ways we can honor the volunteers who make our communities stronger with selfless gifts of time and talent.

As her daughter Lizabeth prepares for college theater program auditions, Lynn Trimble talks to recent BFA in musical theater graduate Karley Willocks about performing in "A Chrous Line"--which you can enjoy this week on Valley stages.

Haitian-American composer and musician Daniel Bernard Romain (DBR) presents a world premiere at ASU Gammage this month. Lynn Trimble chats with DBR about the role of music in his own childhood -- and the importance of music for all youth.

Lynn Trimble realizes she's grossly underestimated the power of the colored pencil as she explores the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center and talks with artist Carlos Rivas.