Meet the Muralist: Passamaquoddy Artist Norma Randi Marshall

Where does the water in Casco Bay come from? Soon, visitors to the IDEXX STEM Learning Hub at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) will be able to trace the answer — literally — on our walls. We are thrilled to share that a new mural is coming to CMTM this fall, created by Passamaquoddy artist Norma Randi Marshall. The mural will trace the Abenaki watershed from the mountains near Bethel, through Sebago Lake and along the Presumpscot River, all the way to Casco Bay, using Wabanaki place names to honor the land's true history.

InterviewHannah DalyAugust 3, 2026Meet the Artist, IDEXX STEM Learning Hub

Meet the Artists: Father + Daughter Team Bill and Rowan Mimikos

Everyone’s favorite clownfish is swimming onto the CMTM stage this summer in Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO: A 60-Minute Family Musical!

The story of a devoted father crossing the ocean to find his son, this fin-tastic adventure is bursting with music, color, and larger-than-life ocean creatures. Making this production extra special are Bill and Rowan Mimikos – a real life father and daughter team who are playing the roles of Marlin and Tad/Gurgle, respectively. We spoke with Bill and Rowan about their experience working on this production together.

InterviewHannah DalyJune 5, 2026Meet the Artist, Theatre

Meet the Artist: Juliet Tasker, Director of SHREK THE MUSICAL: Theatre for Young Audiences Version

CMTM is thrilled to bring the swampy, silly world of SHREK THE MUSICAL: Theatre for Young Audiences Version to life onstage this spring, running in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre from March 28 - April 26, 2026. We spoke with Juliet Tasker, director of SHREK THE MUSICAL: Theatre for Young Audiences Version, about her experience working on this production. Read on to learn about her background, her inspiration for this production, and why theatre is a space where everyone belongs.

Meet the Artist: Director of Artistic Sign Language Regan Thibodeau

At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we view storytelling as an act of community. It’s about connection, creativity, and finding new ways to ensure that every audience member can fully experience the magic on stage. CMTM’s upcoming production of STELLALUNA marks the first time ASL has been fully integrated into a CMTM theatrical production, and that work is being guided by a Director of Artistic Sign Language, or DASL.

In this Q&A, we chatted with Regan Thibodeau, the DASL for STELLALUNA, about what a DASL does, how American Sign Language (ASL) is woven into this production, and why gesture, effort, and creative connection are so powerful in the theatre, especially for young audiences.

Interview, TheatreHannah DalyJanuary 16, 2026Maddy's Theatre, Interview, Stellaluna

Meet the Artist: Elliot Nye

CMTM is thrilled to bring the classic story of THE LITTLE PRINCE to life this holiday season, running in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre from November 28 - December 28, 2025. Recently, we spoke with Elliot Nye, the artist behind the magical puppets featured in this production. Read on to learn about their artistic process, background, and inspiration for creating the characters of THE LITTLE PRINCE!

Interview, TheatreHannah DalyNovember 20, 2025Meet the Artist, The Little Prince, Maddy's Theatre

Interview: Sean Patrick Nill, Playwright of "Winnie-the-Pooh"

CMTM 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.

Interview, TheatreHannah DalyDecember 11, 2024Interview, Theatre, Maddy's Theatre, Sean Patrick Nill

Interview: René Goddess, Director of "Beautiful Blackbird"

CMTM 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.

Interview, TheatreHannah DalySeptember 19, 2024Interview, Beautiful Blackbird, Rene Goddess, Theatre, Maddy's Theatre

Interview: "Corduroy" Actor Keyla Alston-Griffin talks performing, parenting, and the power of storytelling.

For the first time, a real-life mother and daughter are taking the Maddy’s theatre stage!

Maine actors Keyla Alston-Griffin and Zuri Maria Carr play Lisa’s Mother and Lisa in “Corduroy”, running December 1 to December 30, 2023. Recently, CMTM caught up with Keyla to talk about the experience of working together as a mother-daughter team, the power of empathy, and the enduring magic of this classic tale of friendship, home, and the quest for belonging.

Interview, TheatreHannah DalyNovember 27, 2023Maddy's Theatre, Keyla Alston-Griffin, Corduroy

Maine Artist Candice Gosta's Milkweed Mural Blooms in CMTM Lobby

CMTM’s new lobby mural “Milkweed Ecosystem” by Candice Gosta draws inspiration from the vital role milkweed plants play in supporting various insect species, beyond just Monarch butterflies and caterpillars.

Previews, InterviewHannah DalySeptember 22, 2023Artists

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