WINNIE-THE-POOH
By A.A. Milne
Adapted by Sean Patrick Nill
Winnie-the-Pooh adapted by Sean Patrick Nill was first produced by the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California, Artistic Director/ CEO Lyndsay Burch, Executive Producer Jerry Montoya.
Directed by Reba Askari
Art by Leticia Plate
Date December 7 - 29, 2024
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Best Enjoyed By Ages 4+
Run Time 60 minutes
About
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father, A.A. Milne, has another plan and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the Hundred Acre Wood. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play, and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Tickets | $20
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Theatre Information
Dates and times are subject to change.
Doors to the theatre open 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Late seating is permitted.
Performance Details
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ASL-Interpreted Performance: CMTM is offering two dates of ASL-Interpreted performances through the generous support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Foundation. ASL dates are 12/7 at 11 am + 12/14 at 11 am.
Accessibility
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Wider Seat (most of our seats are 18-20 inches wide; we also offer seats that are 23 inches wide
Dedicated wheelchair and companion seats
A seat with a lift arm for easier access
Hearing assistance necklace that helps amplify the sound to your hearing aids
Hearing assistance headset with headphones
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Cast + Production Team:
Nathan Speckman ………. A.A. Milne / Winnie-the-Pooh
Elias Emerson ………. Christopher Robin
Lucy Diminick ………. Christopher Robin
Ruthie Zaninelli ………. Winnifred
Annabelle Beam ………. Winnifred
Aurora Butcher ………. Anne / Piglet
Sloan Willows ………. Anne / Piglet
Oskar McGuirl Doerfler ………. Bernard / Roo
Sam Richard ………. Bernard / Roo
Juliet Tasker ………. Rabbit / Owl
Sararose Willey ………. Rabbit / Owl
Savannah Irish ………. Eeyore / Kanga
Marie Stewart Harmon ………. Eeyore / Kanga
Reba Askari ………. Director
Kristen Seavey ………. Stage Manager
Merritt Holman ………. Assistant Stage Manager
Emily M. Dixon ………. Set Design / Production Manager
Kyah Morrissette ………. Costume Design
Kristen Seavey ………. Props Design
Sage Bartlett ………. Scenic Build
Emily Kenny ………. Lighting Design
Sam Rapaport ………. Sound Design
Brie Roche ………. Puppet Design
Nathan Speckman plays A.A. Milne / Winnie-the-Pooh
Nathan (he/him) is a proud member of the Maddy's Acting Company and is thrilled to be in this production of such a classic and influential story. Huge thank you to Reba for just about everything. Nathan currently lives in Yarmouth with his partner, Kat, whom he loves and their little nugget, Sir Rufus, who is a good boy.
"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
"What's for breakfast. What do you say, Piglet?"
"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?"
"It's the same thing."
Elias Emerson plays Christopher Robin
Elias (he/him) is a seventh grader at Fiddlehead School. He took his first improv class at Maddy's Theater when he was in preschool and has loved all things theater ever since. Now, almost a decade later, he's thrilled to perform in his first official Maddy's Theater play! Before Christopher Robin, Elias has performed as a chef in The Little Mermaid Jr. and as an Oompah Loompah in Willy Wonka Jr. When he is not acting, Elias can be found reading, imagining, and writing. In fact, the Children's Museum helped bring his play Heroes of the Fern to life last year! He is so grateful to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!
Lucy Diminick plays Christopher Robin
Lucy (She/They) is thrilled to be back for her third performance at Maddy’s Theatre! You might have seen her in Make Way for Ducklings and The Neverending Story. Off-stage she enjoys reading, writing, skiing, and walking her dogs. Lucy’s had lots of fun working on this production and hopes you enjoy this sweet story about friendship.
Ruthie Zaninelli plays Winnifred
Ruthie (she/her) is very excited to be in her 3rd maddy's theater production. Born in California, she has always enjoyed performing; circus arts, dance, puppet theater and more. She has done numerous shows over the past 3 years in Maine, including Beauty & The Beast and Xanadu at her school. She was Atreyu in The Neverending Story and Pack in Make Way for Ducklings at CMTM and has done multiple shows at her summer camp and Gorham Arts Alliance. When not onstage she enjoys singing, skiing, dancing, playing tennis and swimming for her school.
Annabelle Beam plays Winnifred
Annabelle (she/her) is so excited to be joining another play at Maddy’s Theatre as Winnifried in Winnie-the-Pooh. She has been in numerous productions in Portland since she was in second grade, with some favorites including CMTM’s Snow in the Jungle and Portland Stage’s A Christmas Carol. When she isn’t acting, she enjoys reading, dancing, singing, drawing, and enjoying Bubble Tea with friends and family.
Aurora Butcher plays Anne / Piglet
Aurora (she/her) is so excited to be part of the Winnie-the-Pooh production. She is in 6th grade at King Middle School in Portland. She has been in previous Maddy’s Theatre performances including Gruff and The Neverending Story. In her free time she likes to play soccer, the piano and hang out with her friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Sloan Willows plays Anne / Piglet
Sloan (she/her) is so excited to be back at CMTM for this production of Winnie-the-Pooh! She was previously seen in CMTM's The Neverending Story (Atreyu and the Great Quest) as Bastian and in multiple roles in CMTM's Playwright Festival. Sloan has acted at South Portland Middle School, notably in Frozen Jr. and Lyric Music Playhouse. She enjoys dancing, singing, playing the piano, drawing, and hanging out with her friends.
Oskar McGuirl Doerfler plays Bernard / Roo
Oskar is excited and honored that his first ever theater experience is here at Maddy's Theatre! He has been bouncing for years, but nothing could prepare him for the thrill of bouncing on stage beside all these wonderful friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. When not on stage, Oskar enjoys bouncing, jumping and hopping with friends, or while playing the cello and piano. He also loves sitting down to play DnD.
Sam Richard plays Bernard / Roo
Sam is very excited to participate in his first production at Maddy's Theatre! He has enjoyed participating in multiple productions around Portland including The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast (Breakwater) and Finding Nemo (Stages Youth Theater). He loves Odyssey of the Mind and his team has performed at the World Finals for the last two years. He loves Boba tea and his dogs, Luna and Chief.
Savannah Irish plays Eeyore / Kanga
Savannah (She/Her) is absolutely overjoyed to be spending the winter months in the 100 Acre Wood with all her favorite beloved childhood characters! She is very excited to return to the Maddy’s Theatre stage as an Acting Company Member, where she most recently appeared as Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web. She also appeared in Blueberries For Sal: The Musical and The Girl Who Swallowed A Cactus. Favorite credits include; Damnationland 2024 (Come Home), Mad Horse Theatre Company (Witch, Heroes of The Fourth Turning, POTUS, Dance Nation, When We Were Young and Unafraid); and The Theater Project (Do You Feel Anger?) Her favorite A.A. Milne's character has been and always will be Winnie-The-Pooh. She earned a BA in Theatre with a minor in music from The University of Southern Maine and is a proud Mad Horse Theatre Company Member since 2022. By day she is the Theater Manager at The Theater Project in Brunswick, ME and the Marketing Assistant at Portland Stage. She’d like to dedicate this performance to her loving family and all the joy they have shared with the 100 Acre Wood. @savannah_irish
Marie Stewart Harmon plays Eeyore / Kanga
Marie (she/her) is humbled and excited to be playing at Maddy's Theatre for the first time and returning to this story after playing Piglet in her stage debut in the fourth grade. Marie has been performing professionally in Maine for over a decade as an actor, improviser, model, voice actor and occasional murderer or detective for your mystery parties. She can be found playing with You Should Smile More Improv, Balderdash Academy, and Sleuth Mystery for Hire, is signed with Dirigo Talent Agency, and is a proud company member of Mad Horse Theatre Co. where you can see her this January in Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance. When she isn’t creating theatre she can be found supporting Maine’s makers with her family’s business, Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine. Thanks and love for the support to her Dubbers. Always.
Juliet Tasker plays Owl / Rabbit
Juliet (she/her) would like to thank Reba for inviting her to play in the 100 Acre Woods. She holds a BA in Theatre from USM, and is proud to be part of the CMTM Acting Company this year. Her favorite acting credits include; Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, Three Little Kittens, Nieve en La Jungla, Dragons Love Tacos (CMTM), Tumacho (Mad Horse Theatre Co.), Do You Feel Anger? (The Theater Project), Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, and She Kills Monsters (USM). Beyond all the theatrics, Juliet is a Special Education teacher at Woodfords in the K-5 program. She also serves as Waterfront Director at Camp CenterStage in the summer. She dedicates this performance to her brother, Li- thank you for being the Piglet to my Pooh.
Sararose Willey plays Owl / Rabbit
Sararose (She/her) is a Maine raised theater artist working both on and backstage, primarily in the greater Portland area. With a deep love for new works, the opportunity to participate in this freshly published rendition of Winnie-the-Pooh with CMTM has been especially exciting for her! She had a blast living out her childhood fantasies as The Bookseller and other roles in CMTMs spring production of The Neverending Story, and is beyond grateful to CMTM for having her back to perform in another intergenerational show. She would also like to thank her family, and her love, Dylan, for their unending support.
Stage Manager & Props Design – Kristen Seavey
Kristen (she/her) is excited to be a part of her second Maddy's Theatre production after starting at CMTM with Red Riding Hood this past summer. She holds a degree in Music Education and Euphonium Performance from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and has taught music, art, and theater for over 12 years. Her favorite A. A. Milne character is Tigger, who was added to the 100 Acre Woods crew in 1928.
Assistant Stage Manager – Merritt Holman
Merritt (she/her) is a Junior at Deering High School in Portland Maine. She has been with CMTM since she was a young child and is now thrilled to be on the Maddys Theatre Team again for Winnie-The-Pooh! Merritt recently appeared as a playwright in the Youth Playwright Festival. She also worked as Assistant Stage Manager or Deck Captain for Blueberries For Sal, Snow in the Jungle, Three Little Kittens, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Jack and Phill Slayer of Giants Inc., Gruff and so many more over the past few years at CMTM!
Sound Design – Sam Rapaport
Sam is delighted to return as your sound designer for Winnie-the-Pooh. If you saw Gruff!, Blueberries for Sal, or Frog & Toad, then you've heard his work! This time around he wanted to blend the line between pre recorded and live sound effects. Can you guess which ones are played by real people and which ones are digital?
Puppet Design – Brie Roche
Brie (She/Her) is so thrilled to be helping bring Christopher Robin's friends to life in Winnie-the Pooh. Brie has been both on and off the stage at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, most recently playing Piggie in Elephant and Piggie’s: We are in a Play, and tried her hand at costume designing in last fall's production of Go, Dog. Go! Her favorite A.A Milne Character is Eeyore, and even dressed as him for Halloween back in 2020. When not at Maddy’s, you can find Brie at the Osher Map Library, teaching K12 students all over Maine how to use primary sources to study history.
Production Manager & Set Design – Emily M. Dixon
Emily is thrilled to be a part of the fourth season in Maddy's Theatre. As production manager, Emily has a hand in every production but is particularly proud of directing Dragons Love Tacos (2022) and Gruff: An Epic Fairytale Eco-Musical (2023), and the 2020 CMTM production of Elephant & Piggie, where she played Gerald. Outside of the theater, Emily enjoys writing fiction novels, kayaking, and working in the garden with her wife. She has slept with a stuffed Eeyore almost every night since she was eight years old. This season is dedicated to Sara, Linda, David, Maddy, and Rusty.
