History

In October 2011, a group of civic leaders identified independent cinema as a resource missing northwest of Pittsburgh. The nonprofit Village Theater Company formed and fundraising began for construction of a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Sewickley’s business district, near the region’s major highways (I-79, I-376, and Routes 51 and 65).

The support of Sewickley Borough and hundreds of families, and a naming sponsorship from The Tull Family Foundation enabled this nonprofit to open in February 2017 as The Tull Family Theater.

Known as The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center since Jan. 1, 2023, The Lindsay name reflects The Corry Family Foundation’s commitment to at least 10 years of sponsorship, a tribute to their late, very beloved daughter and sister.

As a 501(c)(3) Pennsylvania nonprofit, the Theater exists to serve the public through mission-driven programming, delivering an array of cinematic and cultural options to rural and suburban areas as well as to urbanites. Ticket sales are reinvested in programming and operations. In addition to its earned revenues, this cultural hub counts on financial support from the public—generous individuals and families, government agencies, corporations and foundations to sustain and expand programming. The Theater, governed by an active volunteer Board of Directors, is administered by a lean, dedicated staff led by inaugural CEO Carolina Pais-Barreto Thor.

The Lindsay screens new releases, documentaries, classics, independent and international films; hosts film festivals and speakers; offers free screenings of works by local filmmakers, speakers, and customized programming for youth, senior citizens and the special needs community plus live theater and comedy, dance and music.