Hal Cohen is a physician by day, and has been an active member of the Portland theatre community for a little over a decade. Now, he is starring as Skylar’s Father in the World Premiere of CRISSCROSSING THE GALAXY AT FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT FOR A HUG by Arizona Playwright Paco José Madden. “The arts bring us all together. We need that now,” he says. Dr. Cohen speaks about the power of theatre and the relevance of the latest production in Maddy’s Theatre.
Read MoreThis year, we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with “Black is Beautiful Art Exploration” during the January 15th, 16th, and 17th play sessions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend.
Also, the Museum & Theatre will be OPEN to all members of the public for play sessions on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. (Normally Mondays are reserved for members).
Lastly, we are hosting a donation drive in partnership with Maine Needs for the month of January.
Read MoreMaddy’s Theatre stages the world premiere of Crisscrossing the Galaxy Faster Than the Speed of Light in Search of a Hug written by Arizona-based playwright Paco José Madden at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine on Thompson’s Point, running from January 21 - February 6, 2022. This production is an intergenerational play, featuring a cast of five actors- three professional adult actors and two youth actors.
Read MoreMaddy’s Theatre announces two Talkbacks with the playwrights of Frederick, the Musical and Crisscrossing the Galaxy at Faster than the Speed of Light for a Hug. Talkbacks are a chance for audiences to get to know the playwright, find out the inspiration behind the show, and learn more about the playwriting process. Suzanne Maynard Miller will be attending the Frederick, the Musical, show on Tuesday, December 28, at 4pm and the Talkback will happen immediately following the performance. Paco José Madden will be attending the Crisscrossing the Galaxy at Faster than the Speed of Light for a Hug show on January 29th, at 4 pm and the Talkback will happen immediately following the performance.
Read MoreMichela Micalizio is a Children’s Theatre of Maine Alum who is currently appearing as Baby Mouse in Frederick the Musical in Maddy’s Theatre! “I have come to know and love the folks who work in and around CMTM and I can walk in now just as before and feel welcomed home,” Michela says about her experience in Maddy’s Theatre. In this blog, learn more about the fun of Frederick the Musical and the impact of children’s theatre on young audiences.
Read MoreNathan LaPointe found his creative roots in Van Buren, Maine and through a journey of drumming, theater, and hip-hop, Nathan now stars as Frederick in Frederick the Musical in Maddy’s Theatre! “It’s going to be a beautiful experience,” Nathan says about Frederick, “Bring your souls with you. This is going to be a reminder about finding the beauty in everything. I am so appreciative of every single moving part of this play.” In this blog post, learn more about the community engagement work Nathan does through hip-hop, his group Family Banned Records, and the empowering message Frederick holds for audiences of all ages.
Read MoreFrom thousands of pounds of salt to large quantities of krill, sand lance, and silversides, taking care of the more than a dozen species in our Mountains to the Sea exhibit requires a lot of specialized supplies. Without the salt, we could not create the perfect saltwater environment for our horseshoe crabs and lumpfish. Without food-like crickets and earthworms, for example-we would not be able to feed our turtles and frogs. For these aquatic supplies and many others, the Museum & Theatre is grateful for T-Mobile’s generous contribution to our Animal Care Sponsorship. This sponsorship supports the food and materials required to care for our special aquatic friends.
Read MoreThe 2021 Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine Holiday Benefit Auction kicked off on Friday, November 26! The Benefit Auction will be open for bidding until December 12, so make sure to check out packages! From a Mainely Burgers Block party for 40, to a Gift Basket and movie passes from Flagship Cinemas, there is a huge range of packages, big and small.
Read MoreMaddy’s Theatre premieres the first musical staged in our new space at Thompson’s Point on December 3-30, 2021. Musical theatre has been an important staple in the almost-100-year history of the Children’s Theatre of Maine, and the timing of Frederick feels especially significant. Frederick is a musical, directed by Hollie Pryor, that adapts the children’s book by Leo Lionni. As the days get colder and the nights get longer, Frederick offers a story about hope, resiliency, and camaraderie to inspire audiences of all ages throughout another Maine winter.
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