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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DEPOT THEATRE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IS SPECIAL GUEST FOR FILM SERIES DISCUSSION
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Physically Distant – Artistically Connected 2020 Highlights
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Six character (actors) in search of the Depot
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Depot Theatre Academy offers Musical Theatre/Monologue Rep Class
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In the news: Depot Theatre Academy featured on MT LAKE PBS
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Depot Theatre awarded NYSCA NEA CARES grant
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ hover_enabled=”0″] NYSCA NEA CARES grants of $10,000 support community-based arts organizations, prioritizing underserved communities Westport, NY — The Depot Theatre in Westport, N.Y. is one of only five organizations in the North Country Region to have been awarded a $10,000 NYSCA NEA CARES Grant. This grant is […]
Depot Theatre sets dates for “Plan B” Academy outreach and education program
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Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Fund supports Depot Theatre
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Message from the Producing Artistic Director
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