Theater

Let's play therapist

Arizona women seeking a bit of good old-fashioned girlfriend therapy have a great option this weekend and next in the "Pandora Showcase" of plays written by women playwrights on topics that range from health insurance to family dinners.

Supporting women playwrights

As a pair of Pandoras make their way to Valley stages this weekend, Lynn Trimble spotlights the Arizona Women's Theatre Company's "Pandora Showcase" featuring fully-staged contemporary works performed at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

In & Out of Oz

Lynn Trimble previews a new book titled "Out of Oz" while looking ahead to the return of "Wicked" to ASU Gammage in Tempe.

From pow wow to performance art

Did you know that November is National Native American Heritage Month? Lynn Trimble suggests Valley events and exhibits for families eager to explore Native American music, dance, art and more -- and shares photos of children who participated in Valley Pow Pow this weekend.

Another glimpse at "Glee"

After sitting out season two of the FOX television series "Glee," Lynn Trimble decides to give the show's third season a shot. So what changed her mind, and do you agree with her decision?

"Next Fall" with Actors Theatre

As Actors Theatre of Phoenix struggles to survive through the fall, Lynn Trimbles shares thoughts about its current production -- a play called "Next Fall" that tackles religious differences and the ways we define family with elegance and humor.

A blast of blue!

Lynn Trimble recounts an evening spent with Blue Man Group at ASU Gammage.

What's your border?

Lynn Trimble shares news of a world premiere production blending theater, poetry and dance as it examines life along the Mexico-America border.

"The Sun Serpent"

Lynn Trimble reviews the latest production by Childsplay, a Tempe-based theater company specializing in theater for young audiences and families.

Mask tales

Zarco Guerrero of Mesa, who made 60 masks for the Childsplay production of "The Sun Serpent," shares a bit about his work as artist, actor and author.

"Anonymous" tales

After watching the movie "Anonymous" with folks from the Southwest Shakespeare Company of Mesa, Lynn Trimble gets her first glimpse of the very real scholarship behind the movie's tagline -- Was Shakespeare a fraud?

South Park meets Broadway

Parents beware -- though the recent "South Park" episode with a Broadway theme has some funny moments, you won't want children watching some of its racier content.

A season to LUV…

Lynn Trimble reveals that in the world of local theater, she's got a few favorites for the 2011/12 season. One, the Arizona Jewish Theater Company, launched its 24th season Thursday night with "What About LUV?"

A mother's love

After learning just how close one Arizona theater company may be to closing its doors, Lynn Trimble reflects on the Arizona arts community as family, hoping gifts both big and small will save a sibling of sorts before it's too late.

One Thursday morning

Lynn Trimble opens up about kidney disease in the family after learning that actor Ken Howard, who'll be in Tempe on Saturday for a Screen Actors Guild event at ASU, serves as chancellor for the National Kidney Foundation.

Kids' Night on Broadway

Great news for fans of Broadway and the Jonas Brothers. Nick Jonas, whose stage career started on Broadway at the tender age of eight, is this year's ambassador for a special program that allows kids ages 6-18 to experience live Broadway theater for free!

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Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

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Hiking 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

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