Two Square Miles Cast

Linda Mussmann & Claudia Bruce - Time & Space Limited

Linda Mussmann and her partner, Claudia Bruce, moved to Hudson from New York City. Time & Space Limited was born in NYC in 1973 and was transplanted to Hudson in 1991 into an old bakery warehouse, bringing its own brand of art-centered, social activism to Hudson. First in 2001 and again in 2003, Ms. Mussmann ran for Mayor in a hopeful effort to build open government, to eliminate inequities, to increase job opportunities, and to get power into the hands of the people. As a result of her second run she inspires residents from all over Hudson to attend Common Council meetings, and to realize that their vote counts and that they really can make a difference.

Sam Pratt - Activist

Sam Pratt spear-heads the fight against the massive, coal-burning St.Lawrence Cement plant proposal. A former journalist for national publications such as Esquire, Spin and I.D., he abandoned that career to devote himself to pressing community concerns. He is the fiercely devoted co-founder and executive director of Friends of Hudson, the grassroots organization which grows from 40 to over 4,000 members in the course of its battles against outdated, polluting proposals from corporate giants such as AmeriClean and St. Lawrence Cement. The outspoken positions that he takes in his efforts to preserve the health, welfare and environment in the city of Hudson and the Hudson Valley region frequently upset the political status quo.

Peter Jung - Activist

Peter Jung co-founded Friends of Hudson and served as President of the organization throughout most of the 6-year battle with St. Lawrence Cement. He has now re-focused his time and energy on running his business of dealing in 19th and 20th century American paintings, and maintains a gallery on Warren St. He is presently serving on the Planning Commission for the City of Hudson. His great joy is watching Hudson grow and prosper now that the SLC threat has been eliminated.

Jake Walthour - Entrepreneur

Jake Walthour, an investment manager working in New York City, was born and raised in Hudson. He has returned part-time with his family to open and run Jubilee, a restaurant and night club on Warren Street. He is attempting to create an atmosphere that would bring the entire community -- new and old, rich and poor -- under one roof. Frustrated by Hudson's continued divisions, yet hopeful about the changing face of his hometown, Walthour is committed to bridging the gap between groups that are often separated along racial and economic lines.

Quintin Cross - Alderman

Quintin Cross is an alderman representing the Second Ward. He is the majority leader on the Common Council and represents the interests of a large segment of Hudson's African-American community. Though still a college student in his early twenties, Alderman Cross is already an experienced politician.

Dini Lamot and Windle Davis - the Hudson River Theater

Dini Lamot and Windle Davis, former members of the 80's rock band Human Sexual Response, moved from Provincetown, MA to a renovated 1890s department store on Warren Street in Hudson. There they opened the Hudson River Theatre, which offers entertainment ranging from puppetry to drag shows, and where Dini's infamous alter ego Musty Chiffon often performs. Thanks largely to their efforts, the town's nightlife is thriving -- some of the most famous drag performers and alternative musicians in NYC perform at their theatre. They now run a bed & breakfast, The Inn at Hudson.

Richard Scalera - Mayor

Richard Scalera is Hudson's long time, incumbent political leader. He has served five two-year terms and seen dramatic changes during his tenure. In the last election he had the endorsement of all the major parties.

Tom Nicholson - Postman

Tom Nicholson is a lifelong resident of Hudson and has been delivering mail along Hudson's main street, Warren Street, for the past quarter-century. He is wise and skeptical, and says what many are thinking, but are afraid to say. With his mix of humor and candor and the particular nature of his job, he becomes a needed bridge between the new and old residents of Hudson.