JANUARY 2025 PART I

MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE

Est. 1944

Beginning in 1944 as a traveling troupe called the Marathon Little Theatre, our organization held its early productions at restaurants, hotels, City Hall and even the local High School. For just over 50-years, tents and travel trailers assembled in parking lots acted as the Backstage where actors donned their costumes and got into their make-up. In 1995, the MCT Board of Directors, our General Membership and the local community came together to raise the funds needed to purchase our current venue.


October, 2025 marks our 30 year celebration of calling 5101 Overseas Hwy our home. Built in 1959, this building has hosted hundreds of performances and showcased incredible talent. Over the years, it has weathered hurricanes and the effects of aging. This past year, our beloved venue underwent a much-needed spalling repair and an electrical upgrade, ensuring it remains a beacon for the arts for years to come. Over the next 12 months, we’ll honor our past while sharing ways you can help us build an even brighter future.

Current Board member and Past President George Lancaster, Welcoming guest to the black tie grand opening on Jan 19, 1996


Photo also includes Kirby Cay, Gretchen Burrows and Ray DiMarco

FIRST SHOW IN OUR VERY OWN SPACE 1996


Marathon Community Theatre & Cinema has been a cornerstone of creativity, culture, and connection for our community for decades. As we look ahead to 2025, we are launching our Remembering the Past, Rebuilding the Future campaign to ensure that this beloved space continues to inspire for generations to come. To achieve this, we need your support.


Our campaign focuses on addressing critical infrastructure needs—most urgently, replacing our aging roof and undertaking essential building repairs and upgrades. These improvements are vital to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for our community to gather, perform, and create.


We are thrilled to announce a generous opportunity to double the impact of your contribution. Thanks to a matching donation challenge, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $50,000!

This means your support goes twice as far in helping us reach our goal!


Here’s how your gift will make a difference:


·       PHASE I  New Roof: Built in 1959, our building is in desperate need of a roof replacement. GOAL $250,000


·       PHASE II  Building Repairs and Upgrades: Creating a more accessible, comfortable, and functional space for performances, film screenings, and community events. GOAL $250,000


With your help, we can preserve the legacy of Marathon Community Theatre & Cinema while laying the foundation for an even brighter future.


Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today. You can donate online, mail a check, or in person at our box office.


Every dollar brings us closer to our goals—and thanks to the match, your generosity will have twice the impact.


Together, let’s remember the past, rebuild the future, and ensure that Marathon Community Theatre & Cinema continues to be a vibrant hub for our community.


Thank you for your continued support and belief in the power of the arts.



DOUBLE THE IMPACT, DOUBLE THE CHANGE

PHASE I

ROOF REPLACEMENT



Your donation can go even further!



Every contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000.

DONATE NOW

Marathon Community Theatre & Cinema is synonymous with the heart of cultural arts in Marathon with the goal of continuing to build community through art. We are the ONLY Community Theatre located in Monroe County and house the ONLY Theatre and Cinema within a 50-mile radius.


Our building was constructed in 1959, and it needs critical repairs.


With the 30-year anniversary of MCT purchasing the building quickly approaching, we are asking for your help to continue enriching the culture arts of our community for generations to come. Our aim is to produce engaging, inspiring, high quality theatrical productions that entertain our diverse community of local citizens, seasonal residents and large tourist population; train and support the next generation of theatre artists; provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning to our local community; and celebrate the essential power of the arts to illuminate our common humanity.

Marathon Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that is operated by a fully volunteer Board of Directors with a small paid staff


MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE

5101 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY

MARATHON, FL 33050

Mile Marker 49.5 Oceanside

P.O. BOX 500124, MARATHON, FL 33050


BOX OFFICE: 305-743-0994

Jordan Kirk, Box Office Assistant

Email: info@marathontheater.org


BUSINESS OFFICE: 305-743-0408

Lisa Campanelli, General Manager

Email: gm@marathontheater.org


www.marathontheater.org