Founded in 1924, Omaha Community Playhouse provides services to the public through three primary components, including Howard and Rhonda Hawks Mainstage Theatre and Howard Drew Theatre productions, Education & Outreach department and Nebraska Theatre Caravan. The Playhouse offers opportunities in performing, technical work, and support categories to more than 2,000 community volunteers. Omaha Community Playhouses education and outreach department offer a variety of classes for adults and children in the form of workshops, residencies, study materials, tours and special events. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan is the professional touring wing of the Playhouse and has carried the Playhouse banner to over 160 communities in Nebraska and to over 600 communities in 49 US states and four provinces in Canada.