Our Mission & Vision
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.
Depot Theatre awarded grants for facility and technology improvements
The Depot Theatre in Westport, NY has been awarded several grants in support of facility and technology improvements. The Charles R. Wood Foundation has awarded the Depot a grant of $16,000, and the J.M. McDonald Foundation awarded a grant of $5,000 toward the Depot Theatre Historic Property Exterior Painting Project. This grant funding will be […]
Depot Theatre announces increased capacity for 2021 season
New York State mandates for theatres have been updated to allow full capacity for a fully-vaccinated audience. However, like Broadway and other professional Equity theatres, the Depot Theatre is subject to both State government AND Actors’ Equity Association health and safety guidelines.* THE BOTTOM LINE: New protocols will allow the Depot to increase capacity for […]
Back on Track: 2021 Season Brochure
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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 […]
Depot Theatre awarded support for Academy outreach and education program
Above: Depot Theatre Academy participants rehearse dance steps during the 2020 Physically-Distant, Artistically Connected 2020 program. The Depot Theatre in Westport, New York has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation to support the Depot Theatre Academy theatre outreach and education program. The 2021 summer Depot Theatre Academy program, […]