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.
Read MoreCMTM’s Merritt Holman has been honored by Governor Janet Mills and Volunteer Maine as the 2024 Young Maine Volunteer of the Year! Merritt, a high school sophomore, was awarded this honor in recognition of her extensive volunteer work in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre.
Read MoreIt is with heavy hearts that the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine family mourns the loss of Madeleine G. Corson—our biggest cheerleader, generous benefactor, stalwart supporter, and dearest friend.
Read MoreFor the first time, a real-life mother and daughter are taking the Maddy’s theatre stage!
Maine actors Keyla Alston-Griffin and Zuri Maria Carr play Lisa’s Mother and Lisa in “Corduroy”, running December 1 to December 30, 2023. Recently, CMTM caught up with Keyla to talk about the experience of working together as a mother-daughter team, the power of empathy, and the enduring magic of this classic tale of friendship, home, and the quest for belonging.
Read MoreLocal artist and entrepreneur Amy Teh created six original works of art for the Children’s Theatre Season. Read more about her work and process.
Read MoreCMTM 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!
Read MoreCMTM 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!
Read MoreCMTM 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 weekend play festival will feature four original plays by five youth playwrights! Read on to learn more about their plays and about the playwrights themselves.
Read MoreCMTM 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 weekend play festival will feature eleven original plays by eleven adult playwrights! Read on to learn more about their plays and about the playwrights themselves.
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