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Conversations with Cosette

Lynn Trimble shares conversations with two young actresses performing in the June 7-12 production of "Les Miserables" at ASU Gammage in Tempe -- but warns that tickets are going fast.

Worlds apart?

Lynn Trimble explores the Theater Works and One Step Beyond collaboration that's resulted in a "Showcase of the Arts" coming to Peoria Center for the Arts June 6 and 7. It's a fun night of visual and performing arts that benefits dance, theater and art programs for people with cognitive disabilities.

Art meets autism

Lynn Trimble and her son Christopher recently got a sneak peek at "The Other King and I" -- which is being performed this Thursday night at Alhambra High School by students from Hi-Star Center for Children in Glendale.

Of treadmills and thumb pianos

Lynn Trimble previews summer programs for children and teens at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, sharing a few of her strategies for looking young enough to sneak into classes featuring her favorite instruments.

Dance your pass off

Inspired by Phoenix Theatre's "All You Can Dance" pass, Lynn Trimble goes in search of summer dance options for children and teens (and maybe a few for moms too).

In the spotlight

Samantha Utpadel of Litchfield Park remembers her daughters auditioning during 2008 for the school edition of "Les Miserables" being performed by Spotlight Youth Theatre in...

Anthem tales

First, a conversation with aspiring singer and actress Sarah Miller of Anthem about performing with Starlight Community Theater and Musical Theatre of Anthem. Then, reflections from mom and daughter duo Samantha and Sophie Utpadel on volunteering and performing with Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale.

A small, sparkly world

Lynn Trimble writes about her evening at ASU Gammage with "Mamma Mia!" -- a show she describes at "sweet, simple, sparkly and sassy."

Gilbert & Sullivan on Valley stages

Lynn Trimble shares news of two Gilbert & Sullivan works coming to Valley stages -- one a youth theater production in the West Valley, the other a community college production in the East Valley -- then previews the 2011/12 season for Theater Works in Peoria.

Moms in musical theater

Lynn Trimble has mothers (and a few fathers) on the brain as she considers straight plays and musicals headed to Valley stages in coming days and months -- starting with "Mamma Mia!" opening May 17 at ASU Gammage in Tempe.

The sleeping beauty?

I just tucked my own sleeping beauty, home today with a nasty case of fever and the chills, back into bed. If Lizabeth was...

Last chance: Latino roots

Arizona is home to all sorts of Latino arts and culture. There's nothing last chance about that. But one offering, the "American Sabor" exhibit at...

Art adventures: Arizona Capitol Museum

Lynn Trimble revisits the Arizona Capitol Museum, a family favorite when her three now-grown children were younger because of its diverse exhibits and hands-on activities -- then shares news of a musical theater production that teaches civics through catchy song and dance.

Home sweet theater

Lynn Trimble spent part of last Saturday with young performers and their parents working to prepare Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale for their May 20-June 19 run of "Willy Wonka, Jr." in Cullity Hall.

Charmed (literally) by Childsplay

Lynn Trimble recounts an evening spent with Childsplay friends and supporters, and shares a bit about an auction find she hopes daughter Lizabeth will carry along with her as she journeys to NYC to study theater this fall.

GRAMMY Foundation honors Arizona school

Lynn Trimble shares news of an Arizona school being honored by the GRAMMY Foundation, and previews the school's upcoming "Showcase" at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix.

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