A community theatre group in east central Illinois led by founder Robert Picklesimer, The Creative Dramatics Workshop brings quality theatre to area residents. With a primary focus on growth and training of young people in theatre arts, those involved include parents of participants – some of them adults who started as young company members themselves and choose to continue their involvement on stage and behind the scenes.
The group has moved from the little theater in Sidney, Illinois, which was demolished in 2014, to the nearby Homer Opera House. With some modest contributions the group purchased the Homer Opera House in July, 2015 and has been readying the building for productions and special events.