"Oh, wouldn't that be wonderful? If you ever run into any off-world musicians, let me know; I'd love to meet them," Autor says, completely enthused about the prospect. "Maybe our theater will draw them out, who knows. Who knows."

He fiddles with the knob again, setting the volume of the piano playing at a comfortable level. "Now I've got a pulley to install, and then we can work on the speakers."