CMTM will commission a playwright to adapt Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora for the stage. The story was selected from the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival library in collaboration with partners Indigo Arts Alliance and I’m Your Neighbor Books. This play will become a cornerstone production in our 2026-2027 Children’s Theatre Season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Read MoreEach season, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine invites an artist to help bring our theatre season to life through original artwork that captures the imagination of our audiences. For Season 102, we’re thrilled to showcase the vibrant, whimsical designs of illustrator and art educator Jenna Gutierrez. A former CMTM team member and current Boston-based art teacher, Jenna brings a playful, collage-inspired style rooted in her love of childhood cartoons, creative exploration, and arts education.
We caught up with Jenna to learn more about her journey, her creative process, and the inspiration behind her artwork for our 2025–2026 season, Tales of Togetherness.
Read MoreHere at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we believe young voices have the power to move, delight, and inspire us all. That’s why we’re so proud to present the 2025 Youth Playwriting Festival—an annual celebration of original plays written by young people for a family audience. These plays are filled with heart, humor, imagination, and truth — and they’ll be brought to life by our company of actors in Maddy’s Theatre this spring, May 31–June 1.
Get to know the incredible young playwrights whose stories will take center stage this year!
Read MoreOpportunities for your students to engage with live theatre! We’re thrilled to share some amazing opportunities for your students to engage with live theatre through the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM).
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to bring everyone’s favorite feline rockstar to life in “Pete the Cat,” running in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre from February 1-23, 2025. In anticipation of opening night, CMTM spoke with Nathan LaPointe, who plays Pete the Cat, about the importance of music, cats, and what audiences can expect from this rockin’ production.
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to bring A.A. Milne’s classic tales to life in the currently running production of “Winnie-the-Pooh” in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. To give the community a closer look at the creative mind behind this adaptation, we spoke with playwright Sean Patrick Nill to learn more about his artistic journey, his approach to adapting such a beloved story, and what he hopes audiences will take away from this heartwarming adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to collaborate with the incredibly talented René Goddess for the upcoming production of “Beautiful Blackbird” in CMTM's Maddy's Theatre, debuting on September 28. To give the community a closer look at the creative directorial mind behind the production, we spoke with René to learn more about her artistic journey, her inspiration for this show, and what she hopes audiences will take away from this vibrant celebration of culture and identity.
Read MoreCMTM’s Merritt Holman has been honored by Governor Janet Mills and Volunteer Maine as the 2024 Young Maine Volunteer of the Year! Merritt, a high school sophomore, was awarded this honor in recognition of her extensive volunteer work in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre.
Read MoreIt is with heavy hearts that the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine family mourns the loss of Madeleine G. Corson—our biggest cheerleader, generous benefactor, stalwart supporter, and dearest friend.
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