2025 Academy Programming

2025 SENIOR PROGRAM

The Depot Theatre Academy Senior program will once again open the theatre’s main stage season, this time with a production of the hilarious musical comedy THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with four performances on the Depot Theatre stage during the weekend of June 12-14, 2025. 

 
This program is for young artists ages 13 and older enrolled in school, inclusive of home school and college. It will be led by a team of experienced professional teaching artists, including Gigi Mason, Depot Theatre’s Director of Outreach and Education, live musical direction and accompaniment  by music and drama educator Kim Weems, choreography by Jackie Robertin and assistance from theatre educator and actor Amy Fitts. 
 
 
 
THANK YOU to Senior Academy Program Sponsor THE MILL

 

 

ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM

NOTE: REGISTRATION NOW FULL!
Please contact GIGI MASON, Director of Outreach and Education, to be added to the waiting list.
 
The Depot Academy will once again offer a three week Junior program for artists ages 8-18. The summer program will be held July 21-August 7, culminating in three performances of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION on August 8-10 at the Whallonsburg Grange. Details and registration forms will be available online at the depottheatre.org beginning April 15th. Enrollment will be limited and will be on a first come first served basis so please sign up early!

PROGRAM DATES July 21- August 10, 2025

LOCATION Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY

AUDITIONS Date to be announced!

NOTE REGARDING AUDITIONS Audition attendance is not required but is highly encouraged. Any actor that wants to be considered for a speaking/singing role who cannot make auditions must submit a video singing a song of their choice (a capella is fine) to academy@depottheatre.org.

PROGRAM DETAILS
Three weeks of rehearsals and workshops with professional teaching artists culminating in three performances of the Junior production of The Wizard of Oz.

DATES: July 21- August 7, 2025
PROGRAM DAY SCHEDULE: Rehearsals July 21-August 7, Monday through Fridays 9:30am – 3pm
PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, August 8th at 7pm, and Saturday August 9 at 7pm, and Sunday August 10th at 2pm.

Registration includes

  • Workshops led by Equity professionals in acting, voice, and dance, culminating in performances of this year’s production.
  • 2 tickets to each summer Academy program performance.
  • Live musical accompaniment for rehearsals and performances.
  • Opportunities to interact with and learn from visiting professional theatre personnel.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The registration fee may be waived in cases of financial hardship. To be considered for a scholarship, please contact Gigi
Mason at gmason@depottheatre.org. This information will be kept strictly confidential.

Questions? Contact Gigi Mason, Academy Director of Outreach and Education.

THANK YOU TO THE ACADEMY SUMMER SPONSOR TrailNorth FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

The Depot Theatre Academy is an education and outreach program for artists ages 5 and older, led by theatre professionals from the only professional Equity theatre in the Adirondack Park.

“We believe that youth and families exposed to theatre and the arts are enriched in important ways that add value to their lives in the early stages of learning development as well as later in life.”

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE PROGRAM

 

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL!
Please contact Gigi Mason, Director of Education and Outreach, to be added to the waiting list.

PARTICIPANT AGES
Children ages 5-8 who are new to the theater

The Depot Academy will once again offer a program for new younger performers this summer. Lovingly dubbed “Munchkin Camp,” this opportunity for 5-8 year olds new to theatre will be a two week experience from July 28-August 7th at the Whallonsburg Grange, culminating with performing with the Junior program as Munchkins in THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION on August 8-10. As with the Junior program, details and registration forms will be available online  at the depottheatre.org beginning April 15th. Enrollment will be limited and will be on a first come first served basis so please sign up early!

Auditions There are no auditions for this program. Capacity is limited and will be first come first served. 

PROGRAM DETAILS
Two weeks of rehearsals and workshops with professional teaching artists culminating in three performances of the Junior production of The Wizard of Oz. Intro students will be playing the Munchkins in the show, and we will lovingly be referring to the program as “Munchkin Camp”.

LOCATION: Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY
DATES: July 28- August 7, 2025
PROGRAM DAY SCHEDULE: Rehearsals July 28-August 1, Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 am
August 4-7 Monday through Thursday 9:30-3pm
PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, August 8th at 7pm, and Saturday August 9 at 7pm, and Sunday August 10th at 2pm.

Registration includes:

  • Workshops led by Equity professionals in acting, voice, and dance, culminating in performances of this year’s production, The Wizard of Oz.

  • 2 tickets to each performance of The Wizard of Oz.

  • Live musical accompaniment for rehearsals and performances.

  • Opportunities to interact with and learn from visiting professional theatre personnel.

 

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The Depot Theatre 2025 Season is generously sponsored by the ROGERS-CARROLL FAMILY FOUNDATION.

The Depot Theatre Academy is underwritten by the BROOKS AND JOAN FORTUNE FAMILY FOUNDATION.

The 2025 Academy Senior Program is sponsored by The Mill.

The 2025 Academy Summer Program is sponsored by TrailNorth Federal Credit Union.