Lynn Trimble chats with two brothers appearing in a community college production that tackles everything from forbidden love to politics, all with a "fun and goofy" vibe that'll appeal to kids, teens and grown-ups.

Shakespeare is well represented in the Valley this week -- in a Tempe summer camp, on a Phoenix stage and via the airwaves of an education access television channel. Learn more about ways you can enjoy Shakespeare in coming days -- and months.

How do you know your child is a theater geek? Lynn Trimble and her daughter Lizabeth, a college freshman studying acting, spent last Friday night making a list -- a sure sign that there are at least two theater geeks in the Trimble family. See what they came up with, then add comments with a few of your own ideas...

While looking for a fun way to beat the heat, Lynn Trimble and her son Christopher explore a library and nature preserve located right next door to each other in the town of Gilbert. Today she shares pictures of their adventure.

Lynn Trimble hit the Arizona Pop Culture Experience with her son Christopher on Thursday, and asked a father she met there what he thought of the new movie "Green Lantern" after seeing an early preview. Today she shares photos from the pop culture museum and its nifty gift shop -- just in time for folks still looking for fun, unique Father's Day gifts.

Free Arts of Arizona has a long history of working to heal abused, neglected and homeless children through artistic expression. Lynn Trimble explores current projects, previews art and theater showcases taking place this month, and shares ways you can make a difference through the arts.

After learning of a Valley trio readying the launch of their "Blue Bike" project, Lynn Trimble goes in search of other blue-related fare, discovering everything from Gershwin to Spandex.

After watching the 2011 Tony Awards on TV with daughter Lizabeth and Pinky the theater cat (who knows not to ask for food during elaborate choreography), Lynn Trimble reflects on something a Valley arts advocate shared with her just last week -- that theater gives to some the feelings others find in church.

Lynn Trimble tries hard not to discriminate. But divas make it difficult sometimes. So how did she react to reading Patti LuPone's "A Memoir" after her husband mistakenly decided it would make the perfect gift?

While searching for Valley productions of Tony Award-winning musicals, Lynn Trimble experiences a bit of a "big MAC attack." Turns out this is your last weekend to see "The Music Man" at Mesa Arts Center -- but there's plenty more to explore there too. Trimble previews upcoming shows, classes, events and museum exhibits of interest to kids and their grown-ups.

With just two days until Sunday's CBS broadcast of the 2011 Tony Awards, Lynn Trimble turns to a local twist on yet another Tony Award winning show--talking with the young actress performing the role of "Annie" with Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix through June 26.

Lynn Trimble's doctoral study in the philosophy of religion and years of writing about the local and national arts scene give her a unique appreciation for the season's hottest Broadway musical, "The Book of Mormon," which has a little something in common with Comedy Central's "South Park."

Lynn Trimble recounts seeing the musical "Les Miserables" at ASU Gammage with her daughter Lizabeth, both one night this week and another night a decade or so ago.

After enjoying opening night of "Les Mis" at ASU Gammage with her daughter Lizabeth, Stage Mom Lynn Trimble takes time to consider reflections from ASU Gammage executive director Colleen Jennings-Roggensack on "The Book of Mormon," a new and controversial musical nominated for 14 Tony Awards.®

Lynn Trimble chats with Colleen-Jennings Roggensack of ASU Gammage, the only person in Arizona who gets to vote on who'll receive those coveted Tony Awards® each year. They spoke by phone Monday morning as Jennings-Roggensack was in NYC for the exciting week that culminates with this Sunday's 2011 Tony Awards® ceremony, being broadcast on CBS. Read "Stage Mom" every day this week for local takes on the Tony Awards®.

Lynn Trimble never imagined, when watching the 2010 Tony Awards on TV last year, that several award-winning shows would make their way to Arizona during the 2011/12 season. In her latest "Countdown to the Tony Awards" post, Trimble takes a look at touring productions of Tony Award winning shows coming to the Valley this year and next.