With each spring comes a new beginning at the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre. Along with the official announcement of the new season schedule, it is the start of the PCAA Annual Membership Campaign.
Annual membership dollars are needed to help maintain the 1928 historic Marion Palace Theatre and support programming. Like all performing arts theatres, ticket sale revenues cover less than one-half of the operating costs. The remainder of the Marion Palace Theatre’s funding comes from the Ohio Arts Council, corporations and foundations, as well as individual donations.
As a member supported, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, donations to the PCAA are tax deductible and several levels of giving are available. All members receive benefits including early access to tickets, name listed in season Playbill, discounts at area restaurants, reduced movie admission, popcorn passes, access to a dedicated ticket agent exclusively for member ticket purchases at the door on show nights and waived handling fees for members when purchasing tickets in person or by phone.
The Marion Community Foundation’s Wopat Community Fund has stepped up with the Marion Palace Theatre to issue a challenge, and they will match all new PCAA memberships or increased donations by current PCAA members to a maximum combined match of $10,000.
The theatre serves over 85,000 patrons and guests annually through its programs and directly benefits the local economy in Marion County by attracting visitors from other cities, counties and states. In addition, the activities at the Palace impact the quality of life for Marion residents and those it attracts, providing live performances by national touring artists and local talent alike.
The 2015-16 season at the Marion Palace Theatre and May Pavilion will include 7 local Palace Productions, 5 touring artists on the main stage, 4 School Matinee shows, 4 Fridays in the May Pavilion, and 2 Sunday with the Arts events featuring the mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Ticket sales to Palace members begin Monday, June 1 and are stratified by donation level. Ticket sales to the general public begin Monday, June 29 at 9am.
Those wishing to become a member of the Palace for the 2015-2016 season may do so by contacting the Marion Palace Theatre by phone at 740/383-2101 or visiting the box office at 270 W. Center St. in downtown Marion. Box office hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and closed Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Information may also be found online at www.marionpalace.org.
2015-16 Season Lineup
2015-16 Palace Productions sponsored in part by the Marion Community Foundation’s Mary H. Hollaway Fund.
July 11, 12 & July 17, 18, 19 – MARY POPPINS directed by Clare Cooke. $40 patrons, $22 & $18 adult, $12 child
October 9, 10, 11 – DISNEY’S ALADDIN, JR. directed by Kristi Wink. $18 adult, $12 child
October 23, 24, 25 – OUR TOWN directed by Danielle Knight. $15
December 4, 5, 6 – CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE directed by Clare Cooke. $22, $17 adult, $12 child
February 19, 20, 21 – CHARLOTTE’S WEB directed by Emily Yaksic. $18 adult, $12 child
April 15 & 16 – CONTEMPT OF COURT directed by Clare Cooke. $35 includes dinner & show
2015-16 Touring Artists
Sun, October 4 @ 3pm – TWO ON TAP. $15-$25 adult, $12 child
Fri, November 6 @ 8pm – TRAVIS TRITT. $34-$55
Sat, January 23 @ 7pm – LYNN TREFZGER. $18 adult, $12 child
Sat, February 13 @ 7:30pm – THE PIANO MAN featuring Ryan J Ratliff. $18-$26
Sat, May 14 @ 8pm – KANSAS. $34-$55
2015-16 Fridays in the May Pavilion Series Tickets to each event $15.
Fri, September 25 @ 7:30pm – UNITED WORSHIP
Fri, January 15 @ 7:30pm – John W. Garnes, II & Friends AM/FM
Fri, February 26 @ 7:30pm – GRAIL
Fri, May 20@ 7:30pm – 1 FOR THE ROAD
2015-16 Sunday with the Arts
Sun, Sep 27 @ 3pm – PEDALS, PIPES & PIZZA. $15
Sun, Dec 13 @ 3pm – IT’S A WONDERFUL WURLITZER HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG. Free event.
2015-16 School Matinee Series
These professionally produced children’s productions are for grades PreK-8 and are designed specifically to enhance curriculum and meet Ohio Academic Content Standards. Performances are scheduled for 10am & 1pm. Sponsored by General Mills and Honda of America. Admission $3.50.
Mon, October 5 – “Dog Loves Books” grades PreK-2
Fri, October 30 – “ArcAttack” grades 4-8
Mon, December 14 – “Miss Nelson is Missing” grades K-5
Mon, February 8 – “Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School” grades K-5
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