named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy Summer Program
Three-week program for ages 8-18 culminating in performances of SEUSSICAL JR, including workshops in acting, voice, and dance led by professional teaching artists
Dark Night Series
Series of special performances during off-nights between main stage productions, including comedy improv, play readings, cabarets, and storytelling events
Depot Theatre Academy Senior Program
Summer program for artists ages 13+ culminating in a main stage production; in 2026, presenting HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION with no cost for participation
Introduction to Theatre Program
Two-week program for children ages 5-8 new to theatre, culminating in performance roles as Whos in SEUSSICAL JR
Main Stage Season
Professional Equity productions presented annually; 2026 season includes TICK, TICK...BOOM!, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Ring of Fire
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Operate box office and ticketing servicesOperates a daily box office from July through early September (except Tuesdays) from 1pm to 5pm or until showtime, offering tiered ticket pricing for adults, seniors, patrons under 30, and preview performances. Also offers group rates, gift cards, and discounted tickets for select events.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Present educational and community engagement programsOffers educational programming and post-performance events including youth theatre productions, play readings, concert performances, and audience dialogues. Programs include The Depot Academy's 'Hadestown: Teen Edition' and 'Seussical Jr.', as well as 'Depot Dialogues' that facilitate audience interaction with performers and directors.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Produce professional theatrical productionsProduces and stages professional theatrical works as part of an annual Main Stage season, including productions such as 'TICK, TICK...BOOM!', 'Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help', and 'Ring of Fire', presented in a historic train station venue. The theatre operates under contract with Actors’ Equity Association and employs directors, technicians, designers, and actors.
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Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
- Support artist housing and transportationProvides housing for out-of-town performers and crew in a 9-bedroom farmhouse owned by the theatre and offers transportation to and from Westport at the beginning and end of contracts, as well as access to shared vehicles during their stay.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$422K
Contributions & grants$212K50%
Program service revenue$182K43%
Investment income$28K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$412K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$192K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$705K
Cash$177K
Investments$122K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$700K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALEX HENDERSON — TREASURER
- ALISA ENDSLEY — DIRECTOR
- BETSY BACOT — DIRECTOR
- BILL MCCOLGAN — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE CONOVER COVERT — DIRECTOR
- CHERI PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- JEN KELLY — DIRECTOR
- JIM CARROLL — DIRECTOR
- KATHY RECCHIA — DIRECTOR
- LAWRENCE MASLE — DIRECTOR
- LINDY FLANAGAN — SECRETARY
- LIZ SPITLER — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN CARLO — VICE-PRESIDE
- SCOTT GIBREE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Actors’ Equity Association Network — Member of the Actors’ Equity Association, which represents professional actors and stage managers.
- Actors’ Equity Association Network — Operates as a professional theatre company under contract with Actors’ Equity Association since 1988.
- Adirondack Council Government — Recognized with a Park Heritage Award from the Adirondack Council in 1995 for preservation and cultural contributions.
- Adirondack Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- Amtrak Partner — Shares use of the historic Westport train station with Amtrak, which services the Adirondack Line between New York City and Montreal.
- BROOKS AND JOAN FORTUNE FAMILY FOUNDATION Funder — Underwrites the Depot Theatre Academy
- Board of Trustees Partner — Collaborates with staff to guide organizational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- CP Rail Government — CP Rail owns the land and maintains the tracks at the Westport station site where the Depot Theatre operates.
- Charles R. Wood Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- Chazy Westport Communications Partner — Series sponsor of the Dark Night Series
- Cloudsplitter Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- EMERGING BLUE Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Academy Senior Program
- Emerging Blue Partner — Sponsors the 2026 Academy Senior Program at The Depot Theatre.
- Essex County Arts Council Government — Provides grant funding through its Cultural Assistance Program to support The Depot Theatre's season.
- Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- J.M. McDonald Foundation, Inc. Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) People Partner — Honors the Kanienkehaka as traditional stewards of the land and expresses intent to learn from their teachings on land and community.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting the organization with funding from the Governor and New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides ongoing support to The Depot Theatre with funding from the Governor and New York State Legislature.
- PO Box 414, Westport, NY 12993 Partner — Mailing address for ticket orders via mail.
- Rogers Carroll Family Foundation Funder — Supports the Depot Theatre's ongoing strategic objectives.
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Network — Affiliated with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), representing directors and choreographers.
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Network — Affiliated with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society as part of its professional theatre operations.
- THE MILL Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Academy Senior Program
- THE ROGERS-CARROLL FAMILY FOUNDATION Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Academy Summer Program and the 2026 Depot Theatre season
- The Mill Westport ADK Partner — Sponsors the 2026 Academy Senior Program at The Depot Theatre.
- The Rogers-Carroll Family Foundation Funder — Sponsor of The Depot Theatre's 2026 Main Stage season.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Theatre for Regional Enrichmentmethodology: community-engaged_theaterBy producing professional theatre in a historic community venue and aligning programming with local values—including Kanienkehaka teachings on land stewardship—the organization strengthens regional identity, fosters inclusion, and deepens civic engagement because shared cultural experiences build social cohesion and collective ownership.
- Inclusive Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive-participationBy inviting diverse participation in all aspects of theatre operations—from creation to performance—the organization fosters belonging and respect, which increases community investment and program relevance because inclusive co-creation builds trust and broadens ownership across demographic groups.
- Professional Equity Standards as Community Access Strategymethodology: professional_equity_theatre_in_rural_areasBy adhering to Actors’ Equity Association and SDC union standards, the theatre ensures professional working conditions and livable wages for artists, which in turn sustains high artistic quality and enables reliable year-round programming in a rural region, because professional integrity attracts and retains talent essential for consistent community access.