There are many soccer and hockey moms out there. In our family it is basketball; we spend a lot of time running to games and practices. However, first and foremost I am a theater mom. No, not one of those scary stage moms portrayed on shows like “Toddlers and Tiaras,” but I am a huge advocate for children’s theater. In fact, for the past five years our second home has been Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT). We spend a lot of time volunteering and helping raise awareness of the theater because we value it so much. There are so many benefits to the performing arts that I try to share with others, but there are also some myths that need to be dispelled.

There are many soccer and hockey moms out there. In our family it is basketball; we spend a lot of time running to games and practices. However, first and foremost I am a theater mom. No, not one of those scary stage moms portrayed on shows like “Toddlers and Tiaras,” but I am a huge advocate for children’s theater. In fact, for the past five years our second home has been Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT). We spend a lot of time volunteering and helping raise awareness of the theater because we value it so much. There are so many benefits to the performing arts that I try to share with others, but there are also some myths that need to be dispelled.

Pasadena, Calif. • Joan Rivers has had a bad day.

Pasadena, Calif. • Joan Rivers has had a bad day.

"Memphis Beat" actor DJ Qualls has finally figured out why policemen walk the way they do -- backs straight and arms not touching their sides.