In 2014, Marion Civic Theatre at the James Dean Memorial Theater, celebrated over 60 years of presenting the Marion community with a wide variety of theatrical experiences. From one of MCT’s earliest productions, Goodbye, Mr. Fancy, starring Barbara Foust to the modern day classics such as Fiddler on the Roof presented in August 1996, The Secret Garden presented in August 1999, A Christmas Carol in December 2001, Oliver presented in August 2013 & Steel Magnolias presented in June 2014, each has brought a unique and special light to the Marion Community.