L.L.Bean and CMTM: Growing the Next Generation of Nature Lovers, One Program at a Time

At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we believe that a love of the outdoors begins early, nurtured through education, interactive experiences, and joyful exploration. That’s why we’re so proud to partner with L.L.Bean, whose longstanding commitment to being an outdoor steward and promoting community well-being is a natural fit for our mission.

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Playwrights: Adaptation of a Children’s Book

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.

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Meet the Artist: An Interview with Jenna Gutierrez

Each 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.

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Joy

The month of June is a celebratory time filled with joy, love, and individuality. While we strive to embody these values throughout the year, Pride Month presents a unique opportunity to shine an even brighter rainbow of light on inclusion, self-expression, and community. At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we believe every child and family deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

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Meet the Playwrights of CMTM's 2025 Youth Playwriting Festival

Here 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!

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