Westport, N.Y. — The Depot Theatre in Westport, NY is pleased to announce a return to live performances in 2021, with three main stage productions originally planned for 2020, featuring iconic figures and everyday heroes. The only professional Equity theatre in the Adirondacks, the Depot will adhere to both government and Actors’ Equity health and […]
Westport, NY – Theatres throughout the Adirondack North Country are collaborating to promote youth theatre educational opportunities and live theatre programming for the 2021 summer season. In an effort to provide interested youth with a full menu of this summer’s theatre education options, area theatre producers have curated a current list of programs for youth, […]
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FILM SERIES PRESENTS HOME TOGETHER FILM SERIES’ SECOND REEL TALK ABOUT MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 at 7:30pm. WHALLONSBURG, N.Y. – Depot Theatre Producing Artistic Director Kenney Green will be the special guest for the discussion about the film MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM on January 30, 2021, at 7:30 pm. […]
THANK YOU! Although the 2020 season did not play out as originally planned, the Depot Theatre remains strong and ready to tackle 2021 – all thanks to our dedicated and generous sponsors, donors, and volunteers! We hope you’ll have time during this intermission to read our “Plan B” Playbill, which seeks to express our gratitude […]
Westport, N.Y. –The Depot Theatre Academy outreach and education program is pleased to offer an in-person Musical Theatre/Monologue Rep Class from September 28-October 26 on Mondays from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. This 5-week course is ideal for those interested in preparation for auditions, public speaking training and general acting craft development. Participants ages 18 and older […]
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 Producing Artistic Director Kenney Green.
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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″] 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 outreach and education program […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_testimonial _builder_version=”4.4.6″] As the Producing Artistic Director of the Depot Theatre, I do not trivialize or take for granted this unique opportunity to stand in solidarity with the many Black artists in our industry and beyond who have shared their talents and given so much to our audiences in the North […]
Mission: The Depot Theatre is to entertain, enrich, and educate through professional theatrical arts and related programs based in a historic train station.
Vision: The Depot Theatre will have a robust, regional, and year-round presence by creating the highest of quality programs, building strong partnerships, and enhancing community engagement while promoting diversity in all that we do.
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The Depot Theatre receives funding from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
With special thanks to the following for their support of the Depot’s ongoing strategic objectives: Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, Cloudsplitter Foundation, J.M. McDonald Foundation, Inc., Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, Charles R. Wood Foundation, Adirondack Foundation, Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, Rogers Carroll Family Foundation, Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation.
