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MORRIS MICKLEWHITE AND THE TANGERINE DRESS

By juliany taveras 

Based on the book written by Christine Baldacchino and illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant.

Published by Groundwood Books.

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences. 

Originally co-commissioned by Children’s Theatre Company, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and The Rose Theater. 

Directed by Ruthie Scarpino

Art by Leticia Plate

Date April 5 - 27, 2025

Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre

Best Enjoyed By Ages 3+

Run Time 60 minutes

About

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

“Amidst the (often fear-fueled) rules and binaries of the world around us, Morris reminds us of the power of authentic, loving self-expression—even (or at times, especially) when it ruffles the feathers of the status quo.” ~ playwright, juliany taveras

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 coming soon!


Accessibility

We are committed to making Maddy's Theatre as welcoming as possible. If you have questions about accommodations or would like to reserve an accommodation, please email boxoffice@kitetails.org.

  • 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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