The company has played throughout the United States. In 1990 they appeared at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He is to remain a beast until someone pure of heart can love him for who he really is. Landis and Company have made the choice to have the actors wear masks and not speak in order to tell this mythical tale on a grand epic scale. The Omaha Theater Company, established in 1949, is one of the nation's oldest theaters devoted to young audiences.
Education is a major component of their mission.
As an artistic organization, they believe that education always occurs when significant art is presented. Everett Quinton's production of Treasure Island is perfect theater fare. The fine group of actors is placed in a spectacular setting. An initially modest set gives way to a huge ship, with large sails that can move fore and aft, toward or away from the audience, while further lateral movement is suggested by lighting changes on a rippling curtain. Drops and screens create a huge jungle when needed, large enough for the entire cast to get lost in.