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About James Dean Memorial Theatre
The James Dean Memorial Theatre is a vibrant community theatre space in the CSA Civic Theatre family, located at 509 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46953. Operated as part of the CSA campus—successor to the former Marion Civic Theatre—the venue hosts CSA productions and events throughout the year, including stage classics, holiday shows, and contemporary shorts programs like Step Through a Story – Festival of Shorts. Whether you’re a local resident or planning a weekend trip, we’ve got you covered for a straightforward, friendly tickets experience and a clear view of the venue’s layout and amenities.
Admission is General Admission for CSA performances, so seating is first-come, first-served on event night. While a public seating chart isn’t published, you can expect a flexible GA arrangement designed to maximize attendee comfort for intimate community performances. The theatre sits within the CSA campus in downtown Marion, making it easy to pair your trip with a meal and a stay nearby.
Plan ahead with secure parking options in downtown Marion. Attendees typically use general downtown lots and the nearby bus terminal for transit needs. For those traveling from out of town, several nearby hotels offer convenient access to the venue, including SureStay by Best Western Marion and Comfort Suites Marion, with additional downtown options within easy reach. After the show, explore local dining options to complete a seamless night out. If you’re coordinating a visit around an upcoming CSA production, we’ll point you to the official event pages and social channels for the latest details and any changes to show dates.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 509 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46953
- Venue type: Community theatre space operated by CSA Civic Theatre (formerly Marion Civic Theatre) within the CSA campus
- Capacity/seating: No publicly published capacity; CSA indicates seating is General Admission for CSA performances
- Seating chart: No public seating chart available; GA seating is used for CSA events
- Parking/transit: Downtown Marion parking (general); nearby bus terminal and public lots are used by attendees
- Nearby hotels: SureStay by Best Western Marion; Comfort Suites Marion (and other downtown options) nearby
- Notable events hosted: CSA Civic Theatre productions, including Step Through a Story – Festival of Shorts (Jan 2026) and other CSA performances such as Christmas-themed and classic plays
- Renamed/demolished: venue/site remains active; CSA Civic Theatre is the successor to the Marion Civic Theatre