Westport, N.Y. – The Depot Theatre has received a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support its 2014 Season. The funds are designated for general operating support in the amount of $9,960.

“All of us at the Depot are grateful to Governor Cuomo, the New York State Legislature and, especially, the folks at NYSCA for this vote of confidence in our mission and the work that we do,” said David Howson, President of the Board of Trustees. “We thank NYSCA for its continued support of the arts in the North Country.”

This summer marks the Depot Theatre’s 36th season. More information, subscriptions and tickets are available on the Depot Theatre website, depottheatre.org

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ABOUT THE DEPOT THEATRE

The Depot Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre located in a historic, functioning 1876 train station in Westport, N.Y., and operates under an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. In addition to its volunteer board of trustees, the theatre depends on the support and generosity of its loyal donors, volunteers and community members. Committed to promoting and providing exposure to the performing arts in the Adirondacks, the Depot Theatre invites all to “Take a journey without leaving the station.”  The Depot Theatre’s 2014 Season is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.