Who We Are
Our Mission
At Creo Theatre Company we are committed to creating joyful and imaginative theatrical experiences for our students and performers that reflect the love of Jesus Christ. Through education and storytelling, we hope to uplift and encourage our community. We are committed to producing excellent teaching and performance opportunities that will inspire hope and joy.
Our vision
To build a community where performers can strengthen their unique creative voice and use it to bless others and glorify God.
"You are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 2:10
Director and Founder
Emily Gilman
Director Emily Gilman grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and began performing on stage at age 3. She attended Cedarville University where she earned a BA in Theatre Performance. In the 25 years that she has been working in theatre, Emily has held the titles of actor, choreographer, stage manager, director, and more. Some of her favorite credits include Mary Poppins, Beauty and The Beast, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Spitfire Grill, for which she received an Irene Ryan Acting Award Nomination from The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Emily has long dreamt of her own theatre company and she is so excited to bring that dream to life in Troy! Her philosophy as an artist: "God first introduces himself to us in Genesis 1:1 as The Creator. We are all made in the image of the ultimate Creator, therefore we each have the opportunity, responsibility, and joy to be creative. Furthermore, as a Christian I have a call to use this gift with excellence for the glory of God."
