A place to be a kid: The country’s oldest children’s theater celebrates its 100th birthday
By Megan Grumbling | Portland Phoenix
May 17, 2023 - A hundredth birthday is a big one, and Maine’s children’s theater is the longest-running in the nation. The folks at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine have set their sights on making the occasion shine. In addition to offering puppet-making activities, dress-up booths, and an invitation to wear gold throughout the festivities, CMTM has planned a weekend festival of pop-up plays inspired by the Museum’s three floors of exhibits. The party starts this Thursday, May 18, with a little adult playtime, and continues all weekend for the kids.
Alice Cummings in rehearsal at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine (Photo credit: CMTM)