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

We're Hiring: Designers for the 2026-2027 Theatre Season

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) seeks designers for our 2027 Maddy’s Theatre Mainstage Season, running from June 2026-May 2027. The Maddy’s Theatre Mainstage Season will consist of four productions, taking place in July/August, December, February, and April.

CareersHannah DalyApril 7, 2026Theatre, Theatre Jobs

Seeing THE LITTLE PRINCE Through My Three-Year-Old’s Eyes

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

TheatreHannah DalyNovember 21, 2025Theatre, Maddy's Theatre, Social-Emotional Learning

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: 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

Exhibit Feature Friday: Maddy’s Theatre

It’s Exhibit Feature Friday! Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves, and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience. This week’s featured exhibit is Maddy’s Theatre!

Meet the Centennial Celebration Play Festival Actors!

CMTM will mark 100 years of performance and play with a Centennial Celebration Weekend of theatre-focused events for adults, children, and their families from May 18 - 21, 2023. The Centennial play festival will feature fifteen original plays by sixteen adult and youth playwrights. The Centennial play festival will feature fifteen original plays by sixteen adult and youth playwrights. These plays include 49 different roles, performed by a cast of 29 talented actors! Read on to learn more about the Centennial play festival actors!

Meet the Centennial Celebration Play Festival Directors!

CMTM will mark 100 years of performance and play with a Centennial Celebration Weekend of theatre-focused events for adults, children, and their families from May 18 - 21, 2023. The Centennial play festival will feature fifteen original plays by sixteen adult and youth playwrights. A team of seasoned theatre professionals is directing these plays. Read on to learn more about the directors!

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