WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS INC Information

The Wetumpka Depot Players have a rich 37 year history of thrilling audiences with comedies, dramas and musicals! The historic Wetumpka train depot was deteriorating so in the spring of 1980, a small group of local residents decided to form a community theatre and put on the show, Nine Girls to help renovate the building. In the winter, the building was cold and audiences dressed in layers to stay warm. In the summer, patrons wore shorts and brought fans. ut the shows were entertaining and the community rallied around the new group. The audiences enjoyed "tried and true" plays such as Count Dracula, Frankenstein and The Mousetrap. In the mid-1990s, the Players began to look for a bigger space. The Players used a variety of wonderful spaces while they searched for a new permanent home. he historic Elmore County Court House was the venue for Inherit the Wind and Witness for the Prosecution. he Wetumpka Performing Arts Center was used to stage Nunsense, Oklahoma and The Music Man. In December of 1999, the Depot incorporated as a non-profit organization and purchased and renovated a building that once housed a grocery store. The Depot's "black-box" theatre accommodates 160. he Wetumpka Depot Players are committed to providing the best performances possible - that's the driving force behind the Players success. While some Depot volunteers have degrees in theatre and a few have professional experience, most are getting their first taste of the thrill of trodding the boards on the stage of the converted grocery store. But no matter their backgrounds, all are bitten with the "theatre bug" and treat their work with the Depot with the same commitment and professional attitudes they bring to their "real" jobs. As the Depot enters its 37th season, the group continues to evolve. For the eighth year, the Depot has participated in the Alabama Community Theatre Festival, returning with awards and critical accolades, including winning best performances in 2009, 2010, 2013 ,2014 and 2016. he cast of Second Samuel represented ...