Meet The Team

Founder & Executive Director

Lauren Hensarling

Business Administration (HR / Finance / Facilities)

Communications Director

Technical Production Oversight

Lauren has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with a minor in Christian Studies from Ouachita Baptist University and a Master's of Media Arts and Worship from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Founder & Artistic Director

Megan Karr

All Program Oversight

Curriculum Development

Theological Oversight

Megan has a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with a minor in Musical Theatre from Missouri State University and a Master's of Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Lead Director/Instructor

McKenna Carr

McKenna has a Bachelor's in Theatre with an Acting and Directing emphasis from Concordia University Irvine. She has worked with Missoula Children’s Theatre which is internationally known for bringing theatre to every kind of community with the goal of “the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.”

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Board of Directors

Becca Godkin

Board Secretary
- Becca has her Bachelor's in Journalism from Texas A&M University and her Master's in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. She has worked with the Richards Group as a Brand Planner and as a freelance strategist and copyeditor.

Board of Directors

Allison Florczak

Summer Camp Chair
- Allison has a Bachelor's in Theatre Arts and a Masters' in Business Management from the University of Florida. She loves to watch children discover and use their talents to glorify the Lord.

Board of Directors

Mary Kate Feaster

Board Treasurer
- Mary Kate has her Bachelor's in Finance and Human Resources from Baylor University. She believes that stewardship finances the Lord has blessed companies with will allow ministries to thrive in their work and create great impact in the passions the Lord has given them.

Board of Directors

Rachel Hamilton

Summer Camp Chair
- Rachel has a Bachelor's in Business from Bethel University and her Master's from John Brown University. She spent time on staff at Kanakuk and has also worked with various non-profits throughout the Dallas area.

Board of Directors

Jacob Hensarling

Set Construction Chair
- Jacob obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Ouachita Baptist University and served 6 years as a middle school teacher in DISD.