Casting & Professional Opportunities
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We seek to actively promote diversity in everything we do.
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Youth Actors
CASTING NOTICE: Seeking Young Actors ages 10-17 to Perform in Intergenerational Play for Families: UNPAID OPPORTUNITY (Spring 2025)
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is seeking young actors to perform in the upcoming intergenerational play the Children’s Theatre Season:
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Based on the book by Christine Baldacchino
Adapted for the stage by juliany taveras
Directed by Ruthie Scarpino
In-person auditions will be held on Monday, November 25 from 3:30-5:30pm. Actors will be scheduled into 30 minute group slots, and auditions will consist of theatre games and team-work activities facilitated by the director. Actors do not need to prepare any material for auditions, and are simply asked to arrive ready to play.
Available Youth Roles:
MORRIS: small child, big heart. a dreamer. Lover of yummy snacks & enticing sounds.
THE GIRLS AKA classmates Becky and Lila: they seem to think only they can wear dresses. (they’re wrong.) Double into THE SAFARI.
THE BOYS AKA classmates Eli and Henry: aspiring astronauts… but a little exclusionary, as far as explorers go. tsk tsk. Double into THE SAFARI.
THE SAFARI AKA Tiger, Elephant, Zebra, and Giraffe: these lively spirits are Morris’s inner guides, his free-est selves.
Note: This is an intergenerational physical play of youth and adult actors performing together. Actors will work closely with the director and each other on ensemble building, work creation, and puppetry to bring this fantasy adventure to life. Due to the demanding performance schedule, the Maddy’s Theatre Team plans to double cast all youth roles.
Rehearsals are typically on weekdays from 6-8:30pm. Youth actors are never asked to stay later than 8:30pm. Performances are typically Wednesday through Sunday, with two shows scheduled on most weekend days. More performances are also scheduled on school vacations. See specific rehearsal calendars for more information.
HOW TO AUDITION
Fill out our Youth Theatre Interest Form
If you have any questions, please email theatre@kitetails.org
Actors
CMTM hires actors for 3-4 Theatre for Young Audiences productions per year. These are generally small-cast productions with adult actors performing for an audience of children and their families. These plays also tour to schools and community centers throughout the state. TYA actors at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine are temporary employees with hourly pay. Actors will rehearse approximately 8 hours a week for 4 weeks, with performances on-site for 4-8 weeks. Weekend availability for performances is required. Experience performing for children and families is preferred.
CMTM produces 2-3 intergenerational shows per year, with a cast of kid and adult actors working together. No performance experience is required to audition.
CMTM occasionally seeks volunteer adult actors to participate in workshops and readings of new plays.
Designers
The Museum & Theatre is always looking for Scenic, Light, Sound, Costume, Projection, and Puppet designers. This is a temporary contracted design opportunity with an allowance for materials and a stipend. Designers will be expected to attend production meetings and be on site for load-in, tech rehearsals, and strikes.
Directors
CMTM occasionally hires directors for TYA or intergenerational shows. This is a temporary directing opportunity, paid hourly. Directors are responsible for coordinating the rehearsal schedule with the Theatre Company Coordinator, attending production meetings, all rehearsals, and strike. Directors are responsible for the vision of the production and bringing a play to life. Directors advise on pre and post show activities that extend the vision of the play.
Playwrights
CMTM accepts work from literary agents or with a recommendation from an artistic director, literary manager, or dramaturg affiliated with a children’s theatre. At this time, the Children’s Museum & Theatre does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. However, if you have a one-page synopsis you’d like us to consider, you are welcome to send it to theatre@kitetails.org
Theatre Educators
CMTM hires experienced theatre educators to teach our Creative Drama Troupes, Theatre Ensemble Squad, and theatre summer camps. This is a contracted position paid hourly on a per-semester schedule. Interested candidates should have 2 years of experience teaching theatre and share a process-based philosophy.
Theatre Tech Assistants
CMTM hires theatre assistants to run crew for productions, support technical elements of productions, and other duties identified by supervisors. Must be available to work on weekends.
Theatre Front of House Assistants
CMTM hires theatre assistants to support the front-of-house operations like ushering and taking tickets and other duties identified by supervisors. Must be available to work on weekends.
Volunteer positions
CMTM is constantly looking for volunteers to support the many aspects of the organization. In Maddy’s Theatre, volunteers assist in classes, usher productions, sew costumes, and paint sets. Find out more about how to volunteer for the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Guest Performances
CMTM contracts with touring presenters and performers. If you are interested in bringing your touring show or performance to Maddy’s Theatre, if you would like to pitch your show, please fill out this brief form.
