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Depot Theatre’s ANALOG & VINYL opens 2024 main stage season

WESTPORT, N.Y. — The Depot Theatre in Westport, New York, is pleased to announce the dynamic cast of ANALOG & VINYL, the first production in the theatre’s 46th season main stage lineup. ANALOG & VINYL is a musical rom-com romp with a memorable score infused with the influences of Elvis Costello, the Beatles, and Brian […]

Academy summer program auditions set for June 29

Westport, NY – The Depot Theatre Academy summer program auditions will be held at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on June 29 from 10am-noon. The Depot Theatre Academy is a robust educational experience for area youth and a pathway for those interested in pursuing a profession in theatre—whether that’s backstage or on stage. The three-week program […]

Cast Announced for Depot Theatre Academy’s SPELLING BEE

The Depot Theatre Academy is pleased to announce the cast of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. This special production features experienced student artists from the Depot Theatre Academy outreach and education program. Performances will be on the Depot main stage on Friday, June 7 at 7pm, Saturday, June 8 at 7pm and Sunday, […]

Depot Theatre awarded more than $40,000 in grant support

Westport, N.Y. — The Depot Theatre in Westport, New York, has been recently awarded grants for technology improvements and expanded education programs.  Technology Improvements The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded the Depot Theatre a $25,000 capital projects grant for a new scenic projection system. Scenic projection design technology is becoming […]

IN THE NEWS: Depot Theatre featured in LOCALadk

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 The large infrastructure projects at the train station are nearly completed, and the Depot is ready to launch its 2024 main stage season and Academy youth education programming. Curious about the history of our rare professional Adirondack Theatre housed-in-a-train station? In its spring issue, LOCALadk Magazine featured the theatre, and a […]

Depot Theatre Announces 2024 Main Stage Season

Westport, NY — Complete with a little bit of country, a little rock and roll, and a lot of fun and inspiration, the Depot Theatre in Westport, New York, is pleased to announce its 2024 professional main stage season lineup. Lights go up on the main stage with ANALOG & VINYL, a musical rom-com romp […]

Depot Theatre Announces Performance Opportunity for Experienced Student Artists

Westport, NY —The Depot Theatre is pleased to announce a new main stage performance opportunity for experienced student artists. The Depot Theatre Academy outreach and education program will open the theatre’s main stage season with a production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, with three performances on the Depot Theatre stage during the […]

Depot Theatre Welcomes New Artistic Production Management Team 

WESTPORT, NY — The Depot Theatre in Westport, NY is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Glover and Karen Lewis to provide artistic leadership as the theatre’s new Artistic Production Management team.  Beth Glover (she/her) has been a theatre professional devoted to the arts for over 30 years. Her passion for the arts can […]

Depot Theatre awarded 2024 NYSCA Funding

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Inside Track: 2023 in Review

As the curtain falls on 2023, the Depot Theatre staff and board of trustees wish to thank our patrons, donors, sponsors, friends, local businesses and partners for our continued success. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THIS YEAR! LEARN MORE about the many ways to support the only Equity professional theatre in the […]