The Motor City Theatre Organ Society (MCTOS), a chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, is dedicated to preserving theatre organs in their original settings.
As part of that mission, MCTOS owns and operates the historic Redford Theatre, home to its original Barton Theatre Pipe Organ.
MCTOS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
John Lauter – President
Carl Kiehler – Vice President
Steven Overstreet – Secretary
Bryan Richter – Treasurer
Anna Cullen Rado
Linda Sites
Steve Overstreet
Merritt Haller
Sharon Pearl Picking
George Baughman
Carl Kiehler
John Lauter
Thomas Kinney
Since 1964, MCTOS has been led by the following presidents:
- Al Mason 1964–1968
- James Brown 1968–1969
- Peter Henkel 1969
- Al Mason 1969–1970
- Phillip Gorden 1970–1971
- Claude Sheridan 1971–1972
- David Ullin 1972–1974
- John Fischer 1974–1976
- Ron Werner 1977
- Lawrence Gleason 1977–1979
- David Lau 1979–1982
- Harold Bellamy 1982–1986
- Robert Duerr 1986–1990
- Brian Carmody 1990–1992
- S. Raymond Nicholl 1992–1993
- David Ambory 1993–1997
- Tom Hurst 1997–2000
- David Ambory 2000–2004
- Tom Hurst 2004–2010
- Irwin McNeal 2010–2011
- Bryan Richter 2011–2015
- Dave Calendine 2015–2017
- Steve Overstreet 2017–2018
- Bryan Richter 2018–2020
- Sharon Picking 2020–2021
- Jacob Malbouef 2022–2023
- Lisa Grace 2023
- John Lauter 2024-
About MCTOS
The Motor City Theatre Organ Society (MCTOS) is based at the historic Redford Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. Our mission is to preserve the theatre organ and support the ongoing restoration and operation of this unique venue.
Membership is open to everyone. No musical experience required. While some members are organists, many are simply passionate about historic preservation, film, and the Redford itself.
It takes a wide range of talents to keep the theatre running. Whether your interests are in stage operations, maintenance, customer service, marketing, or behind-the-scenes support, there’s a place for you here.
You can be as involved as you’d like. Some members volunteer regularly, while others support the organization through their membership.
A Friend of the Redford membership is $25 per year and includes opportunities to participate in events and activities. For an additional $35, a Full Membership includes voting rights, eligibility to run for office, and membership in our national organization.
If you’re looking for a great group of people and a meaningful way to support a Detroit landmark, we’d love to have you join us.
