Theater

Valley Youth Theatre’s “Seussical”

A person's a person no matter how small. It's a message that resonates with anyone whose differences haven't always been appreciated by those around...

Glendale youth theater travels to Narnia

Nearly three dozen actors ages 6 to 16 are hoping Valley families will join their travels to the fictional land of Narnia created by C.S....

Before there were comedy clubs

Before there were comedy clubs, there was William Shakespeare -- whose play "Twelfth Night" is among the world's funniest fare. Families worried that seeing...

Musical imagines Cinderella in Manhattan

Walls inside a performance space at Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale are covered with all things NYC nowadays, from the Statue of Liberty to the...

Behind the scenes of Childsplay’s “Robin Hood”

Six actors engaged in serious sword and fist fights inside the rehearsal hall at Childsplay's Tempe campus yesterday, getting ready for next month's opening...

Audition news for young dancers and actors

For some kids, there's just nothing quite like the thrill of being onstage. They love the camaraderie and creativity of performing with peers, and...

“Sneak peeks” of the performing arts season

All those hours spent driving kids between school, play dates, lessons and sports practice leave little time for planning relaxing family together time. But...

My Day at Camp: Valley Youth Theatre

Acting ranks number one on my list of Top 10 Cool Careers. I love what actors do, but I could never be one! At...

Mesa dad finds joy in sharing art

Children who assume that every Smurf is blue might be surprised to meet a Mesa father who goes by the name Aztec Smurf. "I was...

Fall festival features superhero theme

Kids who love any excuse to don their superhero garb will be especially pleased with the theme for this year's Herberger Theater Festival of the...

Disney shows headed to Valley stages

I'll never forget seeing Disney films like "Bambi" and "Dumbo" on the big screen as a child. My favorite film memories still include watching...

Theater company seeks kid reporters

Bryn Creek of Gilbert has been attending Childsplay shows in Tempe since she was a preschooler. She has a special fondness for Childsplay productions featuring...

Spending summer days with Shakespeare

"All the world's a stage," according to playwright William Shakespeare. Yesterday several youth ages 10 to 14 started a two-week Shakespeare camp presented by Childsplay...

Theater camps put life skills center stage

It's unlikely most of the youth who attended last week's Camp Broadway at ASU Gammage in Tempe will choose on-stage careers. That's perfectly fine...

Summer fun with puppet play

If sweltering temperatures have you looking for ways to beat the heat at home, consider gathering all those stray socks and paper lunch sacks to...

Valley Youth Theatre performs “Shrek The Musical”

The house was filled with children donning headbands topped with green or furry ears last weekend, as Valley Youth Theatre opened its production of "Shrek...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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