Maddy’s Theatre Welcomes Michael J. Bobbitt
Maddy’s Theatre at The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine has launched their second season at Thompson’s Point with the Maine classic Blueberries for Sal: The Musical. Blueberries for Sal was adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt, who is currently the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, serves on the board for the New England Foundation of the Arts, and has a prolific background in theatre leadership and creative works for young audiences. Bobbitt is attending the Blueberries for Sal: The Musical performance on Sunday, July 31st at 3pm, with a community talk-back to follow. The talk-back is free and will include members of the cast and production team.
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The wheels on the bus go round and round: A guide to visiting the Museum & Theatre by METRO bus!
Did you know you can take the bus to the Museum & Theatre? The Museum & Theatre is accessible from Routes 1, BREEZE, 5, and 9. Taking the bus is a convenient way to reach Thompson's Point, while saving money and gas, avoiding parking fees, and reducing your environmental impact! You can also enjoy free wifi on all buses and it can be a fun learning experience for the whole family! You might even be able to catch a ride on the new electric bus (pictured above). Check out this blog post to learn more about taking the bus including, fare prices, how to pay, and how to track the bus.
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Music! Food! Makers! CMTM hosts International Music Stage, part of Resurgam Music Festival
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is excited to host the International Music Stage as part of the Resurgam Music Festival! Resurgam is happening at Thompson’s Point on Sunday, June 12, from noon to 9pm and will feature six musical stages set up across the Point, with a diversity of music, lots of food trucks serving up delicious food (as well as the established eateries of Thompson’s Point), and a maker’s mall with local businesses and artists set up in Brick South! Thanks to generous support from the Sam L. Cohen foundation, all museum visits on Sunday, June 12 will be Pay What You Can, so anyone can visit the Museum & Theatre without financial barriers.
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Museums for All Admission Reduced to $1
Beginning June 1st, 2022, Museums for All admission has been reduced from $3 to $1 per person! Museums for All is a national access program that offers reduced admission to anyone with EBT Benefits (formerly called food stamps). The Museum & Theatre extends qualifications to anyone with MaineCare, WIC, SNAP, or other forms of public assistance. Visitors can reserve tickets and use the "Discount: Pay at the Door" function at checkout and then pay at the front desk when they check in for their museum visit.
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Museum & Theatre Expands Ticketing to Reach More Families
Starting Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine will be open from 9 am - 4 pm Wednesday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays. Visitors will be able to reserve tickets for a 3-Hour Museum Visit starting on the hour between 9 am and 4pm. This expansion allows us to streamline our ticketing and check-in process, and reach even more children and families with the power of play.
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CMTM celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Arts and Storytime Programming
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Museum & Theatre is excited to launch a special Storytime and Makerspace Series. Join us during the month of May for an interactive storytime of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and Watercress. From marveling at the centuries-old Korean language to diving into tales of Chinese immigrants, our programs use stories and art to celebrate the unique and wonderful voices and contributions of AAPI individuals that are an important part of our community, past and present. Check out all AAPI programming!
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Visiting Artist Series: Marissa Glover
As the final artist in the Visiting Artist Series at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Marissa Glover will facilitate a collaborative art project. During Marissa’s “pop-up studios”, visitors will work together to create an interactive textile installation celebrating the natural world. The recycled, thrifted, and salvaged materials will be used to form flowers, plants and trees that celebrate the diversity of ecosystems from the mountains to the sea. As we repurpose items through creating beautiful art, we become part of a greater conversation about our role in nature and how we can help maintain its beauty and health.
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jared Mongeau!
Jared Mongeau made his stage debut with the Children’s Theatre of Maine at Marginal Way in 2002, and has now made his way back to star in Dragons Love Tacos in Maddy’s Theatre! By age 10, Jared was a trouper with Circus Smirkus, then spent his teen years apprenticing under clown and vaudevillian Michael Trautman before joining the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus. He attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in California and studied traditional mask carving and performance in Bali, Indonesia. Just like his character in Dragons Love Tacos, he wholeheartedly believes that "with a little drive and determination, amazing things can happen!" Learn all about Jared’s extensive background in Clown and Physical Theatre, and how the fun translates on stage in Maddy’s Theatre.
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Meet Maddy's Theatre Intern: Alyssa Pearl Ross!
Alyssa joined the Maddy’s Theatre team in January and has been diligently working in all aspects of theatre creation and development while being a full-time student at the University of Southern Maine! Alyssa’s own theatre career started when she was 9 years old, and she’s currently in her senior year studying Theatre Performance and Dance at the University of Southern Maine. In this blog, learn more about Alyssa’s perspective of growing up a “theatre kid” and how her experience working with Maddy’s Theatre is preparing her for a career in the theatre field after graduation.
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