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                                             The History of the Wetumpka Depot Players, Inc.

In the spring of 1980, a small group of local people with varied skills and diversified occupations decided to form a community theatre. Some of the people were interested in making money to restore a historic building, an old depot; some were interested in developing their construction and technical skills; others were interested in acting and directing. The group selected Harvey as their first play, gave the group a name, The Wetumpka Depot Players, and as it is said, "The rest is history!"

Despite many limitations, the players persevered and added many "tried and true " plays such as Dracula, Frankenstein and The Mousetrap. The group added conveniences as money allowed. The WDP also teamed up with a local drug prevention agency and joined forces to produce summer children's shows, thereby forming the Junior Depot Players. 


Through the 1980's there were outstanding performances of such hits as The Odd Couple, Arsenic and Old Lace, You Can't Take it With You, Father of the Bride and Bus Stop. In 1989, when the group performed The Foreigner, the players were presented with a new problem. Due to the popularity of the show, the performances were sold out every night! The show took a hiatus for the holiday season, and returned for an encore run. As the saying goes, this organization was "on the map." Patrons from all over central Alabama were enjoying the Wetumpka Depot Players! The players stretched their wings and even began performing musicals, including Smoke on the Mountain. The milestone which probably gave the WDP its most challenging problem was the loss of space in which performances had been held. Other locations were made available, however, the historic Elmore County court house was the venue for Inherit the Wind. The Wetumpka Performing Arts Center was used to stage shows as well, including, Nunsense and The Music Man. 

The most important milestone to date happened in December of 1999 when the WDP incorporated as a nonprofit organization. A former grocery store was purchased and renovation began. The patrons, financial contributors, volunteers and actors are to be commended for the progress of The Wetumpka Depot Players, Inc.

Photos of sets

Set of Forty Carats

Set from the Hit Play The Foreigner by Larry Shue

Set from the Smash Hit Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig

Set From HONK!

Set From Proposals

Set from Christmas in OZ

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