After seeing the Utah Shakespeare Festival Shakespeare-in-the-Schools touring production of "Macbeth" at Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Lynn Trimble invited teacher Amie Brockway of Campo Verde High School in Gilbert to submit reviews written by a few of her English students.

Guest blogger Amie Brockway, English teacher at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, reflects on sharing Shakespeare with her students. Up next -- a companion post featuring four student reviewers who attended the Utah Shakespeare Festival's touring production of "Macbeth" at Higley Center for the Performing Arts in March.

Lynn Trimble shares news of 2011/2012 offerings from Southwest Shakespeare Company and the Utah Shakespeare Festival -- many of which may surprise, and even delight, you.

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.

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.

In a desperate attempt to ready our cat "Pinky" for upcoming auditions at Valley Youth Theatre, my daughter Lizabeth tried in vain to get...

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.

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.

I first encountered "circle time" as a young mother, when I'd volunteer in my children's preschool classroom and everyone would gather to share music,...

Soon I'll be heading to the local nursery, searching for colorful blooms to freshen up flower pots my mother-in-law keeps on her front patio. I...

When Lynn Trimble's daughter Jennifer, who likes musical theater about as much as Lynn likes plane geometry, told her about an upcoming production coming to Mesa Arts Center, Lynn decided to check out all things musical theater in Mesa.

Lynn Trimble suggests activities for parents of elementary-age children that'll help make learning about things like math, science and social studies fun.

I often find that a single theme, like democracy (or chocolate), seems to tie together the events of my day... When I hit the mailbox this...

I learned just this morning of a classical concert to benefit earthquake victims in Japan. It's taking place at 7pm on Sat, May 7,...

Lynn Trimble previews Friday's gala to benefit arts in education programs at Childsplay in Tempe, then reveals details about what Childsplay artists do in their "spare time."

As some of you know, my cat "Pinky" brings her own special brand of sophistication to theater criticism. And now, thanks to Scorpius Dance...