Seeking Adult Actors to Perform in Plays for Families and Touring Production Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an actor in the 2025 theatre season at the the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)! ABOUT THE POSITION  The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is seeking adult actors for two theatre opportunities for the fall portion of the 2024-2025 theatre season. These titles will be publicly shared at our Youth Playwright Festival in early June. In person auditions will be held June 3 & 4, 2024 by appointment, and consist of thea ..read more

Call For Stage Managers Seeking Stage Managers for the 2024 - 2025 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as a Stage Maanger in the 2024-2025 theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM). POSITION PURPOSE The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre is seeking Stage Managers for our 2025 season and beyond. Stage Managers work closely with the Theatre Team, production director, actors, and production designers to document blocking and support actors with line learning, communicate techni ..read more

Contributed by Julie Butcher Pezzino, Executive Director, Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine Madeleine (Maddy) G. Corson The Magic of Maddy It is with heavy hearts that the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine family mourns the loss of Madeleine G. “Maddy” Corson—our biggest cheerleader, generous benefactor, stalwart supporter, and dearest friend.  It’s not a stretch to say there would be no Museum AND Theatre without Maddy. A passionate champion for children’s participation in the arts, especially the performing arts, she worked tirelessly over decades to ensure the continuati ..read more

Call For Musical Directors Seeking Musical Directors for the 2024 - 2025 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as a Musical Director in the 2024-2025 theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM). POSITION PURPOSE The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is seeking experienced Musical Directors for upcoming season productions in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre, creating engaging and high quality productions for family audiences. Musical Directors are paid for time in rehearsal, preparation, and production meet ..read more

Call For Choreographers Seeking Choreographers for the 2024 - 2025 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as a choreographer in the 2024- 2025 theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)! POSITION PURPOSE The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is seeking choreographers for three productions in the upcoming theatre season. Two are TYA productions of adults performing for family audiences, and one is an intergenerational production of youth and adult actors performing together. The Choreographer repo ..read more

Casting Notice! Summer 2024 Seeking Adult Actors to perform in plays for families and touring production Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an actor in a 2024 summer production at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)! ABOUT THE POSITION  The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is seeking adult actors for two theatre opportunities for the summer portion of the 2024-2025 theatre season. These titles will be publicly shared at our Flying Colors Annual Auction in May.  In person auditions will be held May 6, 7, 8, 2024 by appointm ..read more

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is thrilled to announce the return of the Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction on Friday, May 10, 2024. This 21+ event promises to be an unforgettable night, celebrating local artists and supporting the organization's Community Fund. The Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction will transform the Museum & Theatre into a vibrant art gallery, showcasing the work of over 100 talented artists from across Maine and New England. Attendees will explore three floors of vibrant interactive exhibits, have the opportunity to participate in a live auction, and enjoy ..read more

  Close-up of the sweet Gorham Savings Bank sunglasses at the CMTM New Year’s Eve Beach Party! Photo: CMTM    Gorham Savings Bank: Making Play Possible If you've attended a special event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, you've experienced firsthand the care and detail poured into each occasion. Behind the scenes, countless ideas, resources, and dedicated individuals collaborate to ensure each event is truly unforgettable. This month, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Gorham Savings Bank (GSB), our Special Events Season Sponsor for 2023-2024, for their part ..read more

Paid Intern Opportunity! Marketing & Communications The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is Hiring! Join a dedicated team committed to learning through play, ensuring every child is welcome and belongs. Marketing & Communications Internship POSITION PURPOSE The Marketing & Communications Intern assists the Marketing & Communications department by engaging in various tasks and offering support, all while gaining valuable hands-on experience with an organization dedicated to fostering children's healthy development through play-based learning. The intern will contribute ..read more

CMTM Team Members Showcase Award. On Wednesday, March 13, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine was honored at the Visit Portland Annual Meeting for our dedication to embodying the authentic spirit of the Greater Portland region with the prestigious 2024 Hospitality + Tourism Excellence Award. We extend our deepest gratitude to Lynn Tillotson and the entire Visit Portland team for acknowledging our efforts. This recognition underscores our vital role in enhancing Portland's tourism landscape, a testament to the strength of our partnership with Visit Portland. It's a celebration and a r ..read more