Theater

Art meets Arizona Town Hall

If hearing the term "town hall" conjures images of angry protests and partisan politics, Lynn Trimble has some refreshing news. Turns out there's an "Arizona Town Hall" event taking place this week in Tucson that's perfectly civilized -- and focused entirely on Arizona arts and culture.

Transformation tales

Lynn Trimble considers the Actors Theatre production of Annie Baker's "Circle Mirror Transformation" while reflecting on the transformation she's seen theater bring a bit closer to home.

Remembering 1911

Lynn Trimble reviews the ASA production of "Triangle," a Laurie Brooks play recounting a tragic fire that killed 146 factory workers in NYC on March 25, 1911.

A weekend to remember

Lynn Trimble previews weekend events with an arts and culture twist -- including a play being performed as part of a "Holocaust Remembrance Day" service, a "Page to Stage" festival for young artists and more.

Musings on "Billy Elliot"

On the eve of Lizabeth deciding which college to attend, Lynn Trimble takes her daughter to a musical that's all about leaving behind the past to follow your dreams into the future.

Metro Arts museum tales

Lynn Trimble explores the "Imagining Dance" exhibit at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit, presented by SMoCA in the young@art gallery, features painting, sculpture and more from students at Metropolitan Arts Institute in Phoenix.

Enjoy student art in Chandler!

Looking for a bit of mid-week adventure? Head to Chandler-Gilbert Community College tonight, April 27, for a free reception/student art exhibit from 6-7:30pm in the CGCC...

"Memphis" meets movie theater

As Lynn Trimble and daughter Lizabeth look forward to seeing the musical "Memphis" at a local movie theater this week, Lynn explores other bits of arts and culture with a Memphis twist.

Easter bonnets, Broadway style

While mourning her family's first year without Easter baskets, Lynn Trimble learns of an Easter bonnet competition raising money to fight HIV/AIDS.

It's the "Billy" Bus!

Lynn Trimble stumbles on a dozen or so BILLY ELLIOT tour buses while at ASU visiting her daughter Jennifer, which she shares while previewing the show that earned ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

The "Jersey Girls" tour

Lynn Trimble and daughter Lizabeth recently traveled to New Jersey, where they found all sorts of arts and culture -- but lost a little something too.

Theater or Theatre?

Lynn Trimble tackles the world of creative spelling as she polls Valley professionals about whether "theater" or "theatre" is the right way to go.

Ballet boys

Lynn Trimble reflects on boys in ballet -- and share opportunities to see the best of boys in ballet during the week ahead.

Hip hop with heart

ASU in Tempe serves up a heaping helping of hip hop this weekend in a collection of events blending art, dance, music, poetry, theater and social commentary. Lynn Trimble spoke with one of the organizers only to learn that there's more to hip hop than meets the eye.

Playing games

Actors play games just like everybody else. But do theater games really make for better actors? Lynn Trimbles suggests a book and a play that'll help acting pros, and the rest of us, consider the question with humor and insight.

"The Borrowers"

You might think of "borrowers" as the folks you only see when they need a lawn mower or hedge clippers. But Lynn Trimble previews something better by far -- the Childsplay production of "The Borrowers" opening April 30 at Tempe Center for the Arts.

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Bike race birthday party

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Island birthday party

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