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Depot Theatre Back on Track in 2021

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 […]

Regional Summer Youth Theatre Opportunities Announced

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, […]

DEPOT THEATRE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IS SPECIAL GUEST FOR FILM SERIES DISCUSSION

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. […]

Physically Distant – Artistically Connected 2020 Highlights

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 […]

Depot Theatre Academy offers Musical Theatre/Monologue Rep Class

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 […]

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 Producing Artistic Director Kenney Green.

Depot Theatre awarded NYSCA NEA CARES grant

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Depot Theatre sets dates for “Plan B” Academy outreach and education program

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Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Fund supports Depot Theatre

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Message from the Producing Artistic Director

[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 […]