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Depot Theatre’s Radio Play of A Christmas Carol is a Story of Hope and Forgiveness

The 2024 Performance of a Christmas Carol, Presented by The Depot Theatre Academy & Whallonsburg Grange Hall. (Credit: Official Show Photography by Betsy Bacot)

The 2024 Performance of a Christmas Carol, Presented by The Depot Theatre Academy & Whallonsburg Grange Hall. (Credit: Official Show Photography by Betsy Bacot)

“The holidays are a time to revisit old classics, whether it’s your favorite Christmas movies or annual performances of the Nutcracker. This Sunday, the Depot Theatre Academy in Westport is revisiting the Charles Dickens tale, ‘A Christmas Carol.’

It will be the 4th annual presentation of the story in the form of a radio play, written by Philip Grecian and performed at the Whallonsburg Grange. The play is co-directed by Amy Fitts and Gigi Mason and begins at 3 pm.

Mason spoke with Emily Russell about the performance, which will raise money and collect food donations for local pantries.”

(Link to full NCPR interview here.)

Depot Theatre Academy Celebrates Holiday Season with Festive Events

The Depot Theatre Academy is celebrating the holiday season with two special events bringing together community, creativity, and the rising young artists who are shaping the Academy’s future. 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A RADIO PLAY

On Sunday, Dec. 21, the Depot Theatre Academy and the Whallonsburg Grange Hall invite audiences to gather for a heart-warming Adirondack holiday tradition: the 4th Annual presentation of A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play by Philip Grecian, based on the much-loved novel by Charles Dickens.

Co-directed by Gigi Mason and Amy Fitts, this live radio-style performance blends period-inspired storytelling, Foley sound effects, and a spirited cast of Academy alumni and local artists. Together, they conjure the world of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in a way that is both nostalgic and freshly engaging.

Enjoy refreshments at 2 p.m., performance begins at 3 p.m. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted to support area food pantries.

New this year, audiences will be able to tune in live and share in this holiday storytelling tradition, with streaming available on the Depot Theatre’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

MISCAST CABARET: A NEW YEAR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACADEMY 

The Depot Theatre Academy ushers in the new year on Friday, Jan. 3, with an intimate, supper-club style Miscast Cabaret, featuring Academy alumni performing songs and scenes they’d never be cast in—unexpected, playful, and full of heart.

Held at The Mill, with food and beverages available for purchase from The Knock, this special evening brings together families, friends, and supporters in a celebration that directly benefits the Academy’s 2026 summer season.

The night will include a short but impactful paddle raise, supporting scholarships, production costs, and the opportunities that help young performers grow.

“This cabaret is pure joy,” co-director Mason said. “It’s a chance to watch our alumni stretch, surprise us, and have a blast—while everyone in the room makes a real impact on the opportunities we can offer next season.”

Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 6 p.m. at The Mill in Wadhams. Tickets $50; visit depottheatre.org/academyjan3.

“These two events reflect what makes the Depot Theatre Academy so special — the creativity of our young artists, the generosity of our community, and the shared belief that storytelling can bring people together,” said Sarah Wilson, Executive Director of the Depot Theatre. “We’re grateful for everyone who supports the Academy’s mission and helps us nurture the next generation of performers, technicians, and creative thinkers.” 

See this in the news: Sun Community News. 

Whallonsburg Grange Hall and Depot Theatre Academy to present A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Whallonsburg, NY — The Whallonsburg Grange Hall and the Depot Theatre Academy are pleased to present a return to a holiday tradition with a performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A RADIO PLAY on December 17, 2023, with live music and refreshments beginning at 2pm and the reading performance at 3pm.

Based upon the novel by Charles Dickens, this performance will be a radio play reading complete with live sound effects, featuring local artists and professional actors.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public, and donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the BackPack Program.

“The entire Champlain Valley is looking forward to the annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Grange,” said Mary-Nell Bockman, Grange manager. “It’s a holiday tradition for all ages and a grand celebration with music and refreshments alongside the performance. We’re also delighted to again help raise funds for the BackPack Program in our local schools, the best kind of holiday spirit.”

“The Depot is pleased to return to the Whallonsburg Grange for this annual community gathering, and to support a great cause,” said Kim Rielly, Depot Theatre executive director. “The Grange is the home of our summer Academy outreach and education program, and we’re thrilled to be here for an annual winter event, too!”

The BackPack Program currently serves nearly 7,000 students in 241 schools across 22 counties in New York. Administered locally by Essex County Adirondack Community Action Programs (ACAP), the BackPack Program helps alleviate child hunger by discreetly providing hungry children with backpacks full of nutritious and easy-to-prepare food on Friday afternoons so they have food to eat throughout the weekend.

For more information, visit the Whallonsburg Grange Hall website at www.thegrangehall.info or the Depot Theatre website at www.DepotTheatre.org.

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Whallonsburg Grange Hall and Depot Theatre Academy to present A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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Whallonsburg, NY — The Whallonsburg Grange Hall and the Depot Theatre Academy are pleased to present a return to a holiday tradition with a performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A  RADIO PLAY, on December 18, 2022, with live music and refreshments beginning at 2pm and the reading performance at 3pm. 
 
Based upon the novel by Charles Dickens, this performance will be a radio play reading complete with live sound effects, featuring local artists, professional actors, and directed by Broadway actor and Depot Theatre alum Jonathan Hadley.
 
Admission to the event is free and open to the public, and donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the BackPack Program.
 
“The Whallonsburg Grange has hosted holiday celebrations for many decades and we are thrilled to join with The Depot Theatre to bring their production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to our stage,” said Mary-Nell Bockman, Grange program manager. “We’ll open our doors wide to the community for this joyful event for all ages and give everyone the opportunity to support the Backpack Program in our local schools. We can’t wait!”
 
“The Depot is pleased to collaborate yet again with our partners at the Whallonsburg Grange, and for a great cause,” said Kim Rielly, Depot executive director. “The Grange hosts our summer Academy outreach and education program, and we hope to make this winter celebration an annual event, too!” 
 
The BackPack Program currently serves nearly 7,000 students in 241 schools across 22 counties in New York. Administered locally by Essex County Adirondack Community Action Programs (ACAP), the BackPack Program helps alleviate child hunger by discreetly providing hungry children with backpacks full of nutritious and easy-to-prepare food on Friday afternoons so they have food to eat throughout the weekend.
 
For more information, visit the Whallonsburg Grange Hall website at www.thegrangehall.info or the Depot Theatre website at www.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 it is the only theatre in the Adirondacks that operates under an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The Depot Theatre’s 2023 programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional support is provided by the Adirondack Foundation – Generous Acts Fund and the Essex County Arts Council.

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. wwww.depottheatre.org 

 
 
ABOUT THE WHALLONSBURG GRANGE HALL
 
The historic Whallonsburg Grange is located in the heart of the Champlain Valley, 5 miles from Lake Champlain and the village of Essex, New York. It sits at the crossroads of NYS Route 22 and Whallons Bay Road in the hamlet of Whallonsburg. The beautifully restored, century-old building is home to concerts by regionally and nationally known performers, a bi-weekly film series, plays, lectures, classes and workshops throughout the year. The Whallonsburg Grange Hall is a volunteer-run, 501c3 nonprofit. It manages the building, which is owned by the Town of Essex, and oversees Grange-sponsored programs including the Champlain Valley Film Series, Lyceum lectures, music and theater series and much more. www.thegrangehall.info 

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Mission: The Depot Theatre is to entertain, enrich, and educate through professional theatrical arts and related programs based in a historic train station.

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