Greetings from Sunny South Florida. Formerly a resident of the
Chicago suburbs, (left there in 1972), I am currently employed as Head
Stage Electrician at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft.
Lauderdale. I have held that post since final phases of construction
six years ago. Prior to that venue, I was Head Electrician at the
Sunrise Musical Theatre, also in metro Ft. Lauderdale.  Many, many
years ago, I was a member of the Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts,
working on the 4m/ (then)21r Barton Theatre Pipe Organ installed
therein. It seems that I've never been able to get out of the
theatres.

   I'm married to a lovely Irish lass named Regina Clancy and have two
children, Victoria,age 12, and Kyle, age 7. They really enjoyed hearing
me attempt to play the Barton in the Al Ringling Theatre in Baraboo,
Wisconsin on our vacation this past summer. The band organs at the
Circus World Museum were a hit also.

   About 25 years ago, I purchased a pipe organ and a player piano
while living at home and working during summer breaks from college. The
pipe organ is still in my parents' home outside Chicago (although it's
seriously for sale) and the Gulbransen Player Piano is presently
enroute to Florida. It is completely untouched from its original
condition. I intend to restore it completely and carefully upon its
arrival here. I have access to fine technicians, through my theatre
connections, and will have one of them go over the "piano" section of
the instrument.  Being somewhat mechanical-minded, I hope to restore
the "player" part myself.

   It is in this hope that I have sought out being added to the
Automatic Musical Instrument Mailing List. I intend to quietly observe
all postings that apply to my Gulbransen, and maybe even ask a question
or two. I hope that all of the more seasoned "pros" out there will join
me in my fondness and dedication to my Gulbransen.

   In the meantime, if I can be of any help, regarding Theatre and
Stagecraft,please feel free to contact me as well.

    Bruce R. Hannover
    617 NE 2nd Place
    Dania, FL  33004