To protect and preserve
Lynn Trimble shares reflections on the latest world premiere from Childsplay -- a musical homage to our nation's presidents called "Rock the Presidents" -- which is every bit as fun for adults and it...
View ArticleOnce upon a theater camp
While exploring spring break camps, Lynn Trimble gets a call from a young actor whose work she first enjoyed during a Childsplay summer camp. Turns out he's developing quite the list of credits.
View ArticleGot scripts?
Lynn Trimble shares news of calls for new plays, and places theater goers can enjoy readings and performances of new works.
View ArticleThe Bully Plays
While anticipating the April 13 Arizona opening of the film "Bully" at Harkins Theatres Camelview 5, Lynn Trimble shares details about another resource -- a compilation of 24 works called "The Bully...
View Article“The Color of Stars”
"The Color of Stars" considers small town American life during World War II. Lynn Trimble share reflections after seeing Sunday's preview performance by Childsplay at Tempe Center for the Arts.
View ArticleOnce upon a playwright
In the first part of a series on Arizona playwrights, Lynn Trimble reflects on the work of Dwayne Hartford, associate artist and playwright-in-residence with Childsplay in Tempe, which presents his...
View ArticleMadison meets Malibu
Typically I steer clear of picturing U.S. presidents donning beach gear, but I’ve been tempted since learning that Childsplay in Tempe is taking Madison (plus 43 other presidents) to Malibu during its...
View ArticlePunk meets pauper
As last week’s news reports confirmed a growing gap between those sometimes dubbed the “haves” and “have nots,” a professional theater company for young audiences tackled issues of poverty, fairness...
View ArticleThe journey of a lifetime
I took the journey of a lifetime one Saturday afternoon, accompanied my memories drawn forth by a bunny named Edward Tulane, whose tale of world travels and personal transformation left me a tad bit...
View ArticleArizona student pens anti-bullying play
Michael understands the power of story. It’s high praise coming from Dwayne Hartford, playwright-in-residence for Childsplay in Tempe, who led a fall workshop for youth eager to enter a regional...
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