Marion Hayes Cain (1905?-1991)
Interview date: October 17, 1975
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The former Director of the Mountain Play Association, Marion discusses plays performed in the
amphitheatre on Mount Tamalpais. She shares stories about the founders, including John D.
Catlin, Garnet Holme, Dad O’Rourke, Mrs. D.F. Easton, William Kent, and Dan Totheroh. Marion
talks about the early directors, actors and playwrights and the struggles to put on the plays
from 1913 through the time of the interview. Marion was a director for eight years and shares
a wealth of personal knowledge of this unique experience. To access a pictoral history of the Mountain Play from 1913-1972, please click here.
Audio Clip from the Interview (one minute) Full Transcript of the Interview (Click here for a printable version) |
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