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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreReflections from Reba Askari, the Theatre Artistic Director of the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine — and a mother of a 3-year-old.
Read MoreCMTM 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!
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.
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