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.

Theatre, Theatre PostersHannah DalyJune 6, 2025Meet the Artist, Maddy's Theatre

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!

TheatreHannah DalyMay 20, 2025Youth Playwriting Festival, YPF, Maddy's Theatre

We're Hiring! Theatre Production Directors (Temporary)

Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an experienced theatre director to direct upcoming plays in our Children’s Theatre Season. The director works closely with the actors, designers, and the Theatre Production team. This is a temporary paid position. Open until filled/ or May 31, 2025.

Casting Call, CareersHannah DalyMarch 27, 2025Casting Call, Maddy's Theatre

Enjoy theatre with student groups at CMTM!

Opportunities 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).

TheatreHannah DalyFebruary 3, 2025Maddy's Theatre, Theatre, Play Festival

Interview - Behind the Scenes with Nathan LaPointe: Playing Pete in Pete the Cat

CMTM 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.

TheatreHannah DalyJanuary 24, 2025Maddy'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

Merritt Holman: Winner of the 2024 Governor's Award for Young Maine Volunteer of the Year

CMTM’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.

Volunteers, TheatreHannah DalyMay 6, 2024Maddy's Theatre, Merritt Holman, Volnuteer, Awards

The Magic of Maddy

It 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.

Theatre, UpdatesShultzie WillowsApril 30, 2024Maddy's Theatre

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