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.
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
READ ALL ABOUT IT! 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 […]