A Southern Broadway Production poster for The Depot
Origins

The Original Depot

A Southern Broadway stage play by Lydia Dillingham, born in Enterprise, Alabama.

The Depot is an original stage play written by Lydia Dillingham, a founding owner and playwright for the Southern Broadway Dinner Theater based in Enterprise, Alabama.

Key Facts About the Play

Genre and Premise

A historical drama that follows the lives of families during World War II, centered around a train depot in a small town.

Adaptation

The play was recently adapted for the screen by Java Moody, with filming and auditions occurring as recently as early 2026.

Venue Connection

The production originally debuted through Southern Broadway, an entertainment company Dillingham co-founded in 2010 with Susan Gilmore.

A performer in costume on the Southern Broadway stage
On Stage — Southern Broadway
The full ensemble cast taking a curtain call
The Ensemble — Curtain Call