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.
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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WORKING: A MUSICAL features 6 vocal powerhouses
Depot Theatre’s second 2021 main stage production celebrates everyday heroes Westport, NY — The Depot Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of its second 2021 main stage production, WORKING: A MUSICAL, with performances from July 22 – August 8. Nominated for six Tony Awards, WORKING: A MUSICAL features vibrant portrayals of 26 real-life American […]
Depot Theatre Announces Cast of THE MOUNTAINTOP
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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
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Back on Track: 2021 Season Brochure
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Depot Theatre Back on Track in 2021
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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, […]
Regional Summer Youth Theatre Opportunities Announced
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Depot Theatre Awarded Continued Support from Cloudsplitter Foundation
The Depot Theatre has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Cloudsplitter Foundation for ongoing operational needs and improvements to its artist housing. The grant represents continued support from Cloudsplitter Foundation for this mission-driven project which will ultimately allow the theatre flexibility to expand programming into the winter months. In 2019, the Depot was awarded […]