TSL encourages artistic expression in daily life, and supports the evolution of Hudson, New York, as a community that celebrates its diversity. TSL accomplishes its goals by engaging audiences in exploring themes that reflect the local and global concerns of Hudson Valley residents with original theater productions and performances, music, art exhibitions, multi-media productions, independent and documentary films, Live HD Simulcasts, youth projects, and special events.
By exposing an underserved area of New York State to the benefits of artistic expression, TSL has become a beacon and leader in the neighborhood, county, and state, shaping the lives of community members through innovative and exciting cultural projects of quality and substance. Its mission is to educate, enliven, and expand the artistic quality of life in the community it serves.
Over two decades, Linda and Claudia have slowly and surely renovated the old bakery, one space at a time, one projector at a time, one program at a time, as they have developed a unique home for the arts, open to everyone. This has been accomplished with the hard work and dedication of TSL staff, and a host of special friends, members, businesses and foundations who have put their trust and funds behind the TSL idea. From the days of screening 16mm movies, where members and visitors brought their own cushions to soften the hard wooden pews, to the two theaters of today, each outfitted with state-of-the-art digital and HD projectors and Dolby surround sound, TSL’s passion is the belief that art is the force that brings us together and empowers us to make change in our lives and in the world around us.
TSL brings to this community and the entire region, programs of creative energy, that testify to the hopes and dreams of great art and artists past, present, and future. The belief that art is what holds us all together is why TSL does what it does.
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TSL presents independent and documentary films from around the world, offering unique points of few in addition to hosting frequent discussions with filmmakers.
TSL presents book and poetry readings, live performances, workshops, gatherings, and get-togethers in addition to our regular movie programming.
TSL’s one-stop shop for thousands of used books. Plus DVDs, blu-rays, records, CDs, antiques, knick-knacks, and more!
TSL’s gallery explores themes of social and political relevance through the visual arts, showcasing work from local and national artists and all-inclusive community exhibits.
Since 1973, TSL has broken the boundaries of conventional theater by transcending the confines of narrative and by integrating dance, visual art, light design, language, and sound.
TSL makes available its extensive collection of films on DVD and blu-ray for your home viewing pleasure.
TSL invites independent filmmakers and producers to utilize our warehouse as a viable film production space.
Order one of TSL’s signature benches seen all around Hudson, NY!
TSL’s Time to Talk lecture series invites community members and experts in their field to speak – and act! – on issues of local and global concern.
TSL has become a favorite venue for viewing Met Operas Live in HD, the National Theater of London’s NT Live and the Bolshoi Ballet – live in HD from around the world.
Enjoy dance and yoga classes with local instructors every Thursday at TSL!
