About LCTOS.

Our Mission.

The Long Center Theatre Organ Society, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining, promoting, and presenting concerts on, the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette, Indiana.

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Organization History & People.

Long Center Theatre Organ Society, Inc. was formally incorporated in the State of Indiana in 1987 to acquire and restore a suitable theatre pipe organ to Long Center for the Performing Arts, to maintain the organ, and to arrange and direct public performances for the benefit and enjoyment of Greater Lafayette audiences.

Organizers and early supporters of the organ and LCTOS include:

Mr. and Mrs. R. Warren North: Founding members, Board of Directors. Warren North(1913-1988), also a member of the Long Center for the Performing Arts Board of Directors, provided funding for the organ installed at the newly-renovated Long Center in 1982.

Ken Double: Founding member, Board of Directors. Ken’s skill as a theatre organist and his visibility as a local broadcast personality played a large part in arousing and maintaining interest in the Mighty Wurlitzer. Ken is the current LCTOS President, and in 2018 will celebrate his 36^th year of performances at Long Center.

Carroll Copeland (1911-2004): Manager, Long Center (1980-1996), and a George Award recipient for his work in fundraising for a Long Center theatre organ. Carroll is still a part of every theatre organ event: Although audiences seldom see it, a memorial plaque honoring him is mounted on the organ console.

Ernie Deagan (1924-2004): Local educator, long-time Greater Lafayette arts volunteer, Long Center Technical Director, and supporter of The Mighty Wurlitzer.

Mrs. Ronald (Sally) Scranton: Sally, whose late husband was a theatre organ enthusiast, provided many of the components for the initial 1982 organ installation.

Robert F. Mertz (1924-2013): Past LCTOS Treasurer and staunch supporter of the Mighty Wurlitzer and LCTOS. In addition to his service as a board member, Bob provided funding at crucial stages in the organization’s development, including a significant legacy gift in 2014. The LCTOS concert series is named in Bob’s honor.

PERFORMERS

Concerts and organ-accompanied silent film screenings by many celebrated U.S. theatre organists have been made possible by LCTOS and its supporters. Past performing artists include: Dan Bellomy; Gaylord Carter; Jelani Eddington (2); Martin Ellis; Lee Erwin; Simon Gledhill; Stan Kann; Lyn Larsen; Donna Parker (2); David Peckham; Ron Rhode; Bill Tandy; Dave Wickerham (2); and Clark Wilson (4), among many others.

Board of Directors & Officials.

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
At Large
Development

Kenneth A. Double
John Wellman
Amy Brinkley
Nancy Burton
Gary Tyner
Jay Mermoud

Atlanta, GA
West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN

Legal Disclosures.

Long Center Theatre Organ Society, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Indiana on July 31^st, 1987. It is registered with the Indiana Secretary of State as an Indiana Business Entity with Business ID 198707A183.

LCTOS profile at Guidestar. BRIDGE #: 8175227775. NTEE Code: Music (A68).

Tracking ID UA-109843972-1

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