The Depot Theatre Academy Senior program will once again open the theatre’s main stage season, this time with a production of the hilarious musical comedy THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with four performances on the Depot Theatre stage during the weekend of June 12-14, 2025.
THANK YOU to Senior Academy Program Sponsor – THE MILL
Additional Information
This program is for young artists ages 13 and older enrolled in school, inclusive of home school and college. It will be led by a team of experienced professional teaching artists, including Gigi Mason, Depot Theatre’s Director of Outreach and Education, live musical direction and accompaniment by music and drama educator Kim Weems, choreography by Jackie Robertin and assistance from theatre educator and actor Amy Fitts.
NOTE: REGISTRATION NOW FULL!
Please contact Gigi Mason, Director of Outreach and Education, to be added to the waiting list.
The Depot Academy will once again offer a three week Junior program for artists ages 8-18. The summer program will be held July 21-August 7, culminating in three performances of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION by L. Frank Baum on August 8-10 at the Whallonsburg Grange.
PROGRAM DATES: July 21- August 10, 2025
Thank you to the Academy Summer Sponsor – TrailNorth FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Additional Information
Details and registration forms will be available online at the depottheatre.org beginning April 15th. Enrollment will be limited and will be on a first come first served basis so please sign up early!
LOCATION:
Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY
AUDITIONS:
Date to be announced!
NOTE REGARDING AUDITIONS Audition attendance is not required but is highly encouraged. Any actor that wants to be considered for a speaking/singing role who cannot make auditions must submit a video singing a song of their choice (a capella is fine) to academy@depottheatre.org.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Three weeks of rehearsals and workshops with professional teaching artists culminating in three performances of the Junior production of The Wizard of Oz.
DATES:
July 21- August 7, 2025
PROGRAM DAY SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals July 21-August 7, Monday through Fridays 9:30am – 3pm
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, August 8th at 7pm, and Saturday August 9 at 7pm, and Sunday August 10th at 2pm.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
SCHOLARSHIPS:
The registration fee may be waived in cases of financial hardship. To be considered for a scholarship, please contact Gigi Mason at gmason@depottheatre.org. This information will be kept strictly confidential.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Gigi Mason, Academy Director of Outreach and Education.
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL!
Please contact Gigi Mason, Director of Education and Outreach, to be added to the waiting list.
The Depot Academy will once again offer a program for new younger performers this summer. Lovingly dubbed “Munchkin Camp,” this opportunity for 5-8 year olds new to theatre will be a two week experience from July 28-August 7th at the Whallonsburg Grange, culminating with performing with the Junior program as Munchkins in THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION on August 8-10. As with the Junior program, details and registration forms will be available online at the depottheatre.org beginning April 15th. Enrollment will be limited and will be on a first come first served basis so please sign up early!
PARTICIPANT AGES: Children ages 5-8 who are new to the theater
Additional Information
AUDITIONS:
There are no auditions for this program. Capacity is limited and will be first come first served.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Two weeks of rehearsals and workshops with professional teaching artists culminating in three performances of the Junior production of The Wizard of Oz. Intro students will be playing the Munchkins in the show, and we will lovingly be referring to the program as “Munchkin Camp”.
LOCATION:
Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY
DATES:
July 28- August 7, 2025
PROGRAM DAY SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals July 28-August 1, Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 am
August 4-7 Monday through Thursday 9:30-3pm
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, August 8th at 7pm, and Saturday August 9 at 7pm, and Sunday August 10th at 2pm.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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.
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.
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