News & Press
In the news: Depot Theatre Academy featured on MT LAKE PBS
The Depot Theatre Academy outreach and education program is featured in a recent episode of Mountain Lake Journal's Spotlight feature on Mountain Lake PBS. Click through to view the video of the program, as well as interviews with the participants, instructors, and...
Depot Theatre awarded NYSCA NEA CARES grant
NYSCA NEA CARES grants of $10,000 support community-based arts organizations, prioritizing underserved communities Westport, NY — The Depot Theatre in Westport, N.Y. is one of only five organizations in the North Country Region to have been awarded a $10,000...
Depot Theatre sets dates for “Plan B” Academy outreach and education program
Westport, N.Y. - The Depot Theatre is pleased to announce that it has developed an alternate outreach and education program for in-person learning this summer. The Depot Theatre Academy 2020 outreach and education program, originally set to be held inside the...
Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Fund supports Depot Theatre
The Depot Theatre is pleased to have been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Fund to support operations in 2020. Though the Depot's 2020 main stage season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Theatre will alter its Academy...
Update: 2020 Season
A message from the Depot Theatre administration: Our biggest priority is the health and safety of our supporters and our cast and crew. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are postponing our planned 2020 main stage season. It is our intention to pack up...
New Depot Theatre Academy gives area youth professional theatre experience, on and off stage
Participants will have opportunity to become Equity Membership Candidates Westport, N.Y. Young thespians will have the opportunity to perform on the Depot Theatre main stage alongside professionals through the organization's new education and outreach program, the...
In the News: Depot Theatre unveils 2020 Season
Depot Theatre unveils 2020 season Shows focus on heroes, storytelling and music March 1, 2020 -- SUN COMMUNITY NEWS writer Tim Rowland interviewed Depot Theatre staff about the upcoming 2020 season.
Remembering Shirley Bacot Shamel
The Depot Theatre lost a treasured friend and mentor with the recent passing of longtime board member Shirley Bacot Shamel. Of all of the organizations to which she dedicated herself, this little theatre in a train station has been, for decades, the grateful recipient...
Expanded 2020 Season Announced
Depot Theatre Announces Expanded 2020 Main Stage Season Westport, N.Y. - The Depot Theatre is pleased to announce its 2020 main stage lineup, which features iconic figures and everyday heroes in an expanded season that includes four productions for the first time...
Town of Westport awarded Smart Growth grant for Depot Improvements
Town of Westport awarded Smart Growth grant for Depot Improvements Westport, N.Y. - The Town of Westport has been awarded a Smart Growth grant to improve access to the Town-owned, historic circa 1876 train station building, which serves as a functioning Amtrak train...