Amy Dul has led the Depot as its executive director for 28 years, helping it grow from part-time playhouse to year-round cultural institution. With a BFA and MA in Dance and Dance Education from Adelphi University and NYU, she has performed in and choreographed shows throughout the region. At the Depot, she initiated a youth development curriculum that has since developed into our Professional Mentoring Program. She is a founding member of the Putnam Theatre Alliance.

A writer and director, Alice developed Broadway musicals for Disney, was Associate Artistic Director of Williamstown, and Creative Director of F.A.B@The Barrow Group.  Member: Actors Studio PDW, TheatreNow International Musical Writers Lab, NYTW Usual Suspect. Co-founder Putnam Theatre Alliance. For more information about Alice’s career in the arts, visit alicejankell.com

Julie Heckert grew up at the Depot Theater back in the 70’s, when it was known as the Hand to Mouth Players. She graduated with a degree in Theatre from Skidmore College, went on the road as “Swing” with the last Bus & Truck tour of EVITA under the direction of Hal Prince. Julie worked at the Metropolitan Opera, sang at Carnegie Hall, and continues to act in Depot productions.

With a BA in Theatre and a MS in Early Childhood Education, Rachel is thrilled to be doing work that aligns with the great passions in her life. She celebrates creative collaboration between kids of different ages in the Depot's Youth programming and loves seeing a new generation take the stage and make it their own. Rachel has two children who are already self proclaimed "Depot Kids!" 

Back in his newspaper days, Ned put his English degree to use writing about everything from natural disasters to the theft of Willie Nelson’s armadillo. Now he tells the Depot’s story. He also plays guitar and met his fiddle-playing wife in a bluegrass band. She’s a baker, which makes her the breadwinner. They have two young kids: one performs at the Depot, one plays hockey.

Mona Z. Smith is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations in the Hudson Valley, with more than 30 years of professional experience in the performing and visual arts, education, and land conservation. Prior to opening her consulting practice, Smith held leadership positions at several cultural institutions in New York City including the Pearl Theatre, BRIC, and the Brooklyn Museum. In her spare time, she writes plays, screenplays, and other creative fiction.

Laura brings more than 20 years of experience in design, construction, and institutional capital planning to her role as Development Manager. She supports the Theater by guiding capital planning and project development, aligning design, budgets, schedules, and fundraising strategies to strengthen the organization’s infrastructure and ensure its long-term artistic, educational, and community impact.  

A musician, carpenter, and programmer, Bo has split his career between theater and digital technology. He served as Sound Designer, Tech Director, and Production Manager for Hudson Valley Shakespeare for 15ish years, while also composing for downtown theater and dance, building scenery and apartments in NYC, and teaching musical and technical theatre in public schools for the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Bo then joined UCSB's Media Arts and Technology program, focusing on digital interactivity; and he has produced mobile apps for clients such as Estee Lauder, Loews Hotels, AutoZone, and the Central Park Conservancy. He has two "Depot kids," the elder of whom is now applying to BFA programs in musical theatre.

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