Begun in 1962, the Craftsmans’ Guild is the longest continual support group for Opera Omaha. Craftsmans’ Guild members have built costumes and props, hammered scenery, applied makeup and nourished starving artists for more than forty years. The name of the Guild comes from the stagecraft skills that the members donate to Opera Omaha in the areas of wardrobe, makeup/wigs, concessions and party. Each year, the services donated by the Guild are valued in excess of $50,000. The Craftsmans’ Guild has been blessed with the participation of many long-standing members, some serving since the 1960s. In the early days of the Opera company, some members also sang in the chorus and did any work needed backstage when they were not needed onstage. Today, most of the membership is focused on meeting the backstage needs of a production, and members still enjoy the camaraderie and reward of helping to bring top notch performances to the Omaha community.

Submissions sent to Craftsman's Guild President, Tom Burton