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Meet The Team
Founder & Executive Director
Lauren Hensarling
Business Administration (HR / Finance / Facilities)
Communications Director
Technical Production
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
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.
Want to Work With Us?
Bright Lights Theatre hires seasonal contractors to work on specific programs. Below is a list of positions we regularly have available.
We have one application for contractors that is open throughout the year. You can apply at any time.
Applying tells Bright Lights that you are open to seasonal work and would like to be considered for any available positions in the future.
When we have an open position, we contact the people already on our applicants list before sharing that open position with the public.
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CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Matilda Jr. Choreographer — Late October 2025-Early March 2026
Production Musical Director
The Musical Director operates as an assistant director and shares leadership responsibilities
over the cast. They are responsible for gaining an intimate knowledge of the production’s musical score, discerning which harmonies and musical parts to include or remove from the
score, preparing to teach vocals to students (including cleaning to a high standard of excellence), directing the students in their focused vocal rehearsal time, and being present for all rehearsals to assist in character development and behavior management. The Musical Director is typically responsible for playing the musical tracks through the venue's sound system during show week.
Production Choreographer
The Choreographer operates as an assistant director and shares leadership responsibilities over the cast. They are responsible for gaining an intimate knowledge of the production’s musical score, creatively choreographing assigned musical numbers, preparing to teach choreography to students (including cleaning to a high standard of excellence), directing the students in their focused dance rehearsal time, and being present for all rehearsals to assist in character development and behavior management. The choreographer is typically responsible for assisting in green room management pre- and post-show and specific note-taking during show week.
Production Stage Manager
The Stage Manager is responsible for all technical theatre aspects on and off-stage. They work closely with the Student Technical Crew and Technical Director to ensure things run smoothly on stage and students maintain their integrity and focus in the wings. Their primary duties include student oversight in the wings, conveying issues and backstage changes to the Technical Director, handling microphone changes and issues, assigning cues and responsibilities to the Student Tech Crew, and assisting in set changes. A basic knowledge of behind-the-scenes theatre is helpful in this position. The Stage Manager is not required to attend rehearsals until full runs of the show begin.
Production
Backstage Coordinator
The Backstage Coordinator works in tandem with the Stage Manager to ensure student safety and focus backstage. They are primarily responsible for the management of the Green Room (student changing room and holding tank). Their primary duties are to brief parent volunteers on backstage expectations, assign responsibilities that align with parent volunteer strengths, comply with MinistrySafe rules and regulations, administer basic first aid, and manage student behavior. The Backstage Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring students hear their cues and line up in proper costumes to enter the stage. A confidence in "classroom management" is helpful in this position. The Backstage Coordinator is not required to attend rehearsals until Tech Week begins.
Masterclass Instructor
The expectation of elementary masterclasses is to train students in the basics of musical theatre and prepare them to audition for their first full-scale production. Two instructors will share the responsibility of curriculum prep, including choosing songs for the showcase, writing/finding scenes and monologues that align with the theme of the class, and determining the class's theological ties. They can split directing duties however they see fit, including blocking scenes/monologues, character development, choreographing dance numbers, and vocal training. Masterclass instructors are expected to be present 30 minutes before all classes, the dress rehearsal, and the showcase to set up the classroom, welcome students, manage carline pick-up, and clean up after class.
Summer Camp Staff
There are many Summer Camp Staff positions available each year.
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Lead Director: Acting/Blocking
Assistant Director: Choreographer
Musical Director: Vocals
Technical Director: Set, Prop, and Costume-based Arts and Crafts
Junior Camp Director: PreK-Kinder
Junior Camp Assistant Director
Camp Coordinator: Parent Contact, Counselor Management, Game Oversight, Administrative Duties, and First Aid​
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All camp staff will assist in prep, review and prepare to teach their aspect of the show's content, lead a devotional during the week, and be on-site 8 am - 3:45 pm the week of camp (Junior Camp Staff has the option of staying all day or leaving M-Th at 12:30 pm once Junior Campers have gone home).
Meet The Board
Board of Directors - Secretary
Becca Godkin
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 - Member
Allison Florczak
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 - Treasurer
Mary Kate Feaster
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 - Core Values Advocate​
Rachel Hamilton
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 - Board President
Kent Kirkman
Kent has a Bachelor's in Finance with minors in Accounting and German from the University of North Texas. He has worked in accounting for the hospitality and healthcare industries and loves serving in his church's children's ministry.
Board of Directors - Member
Gina Hamada
Gina has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked in the areas of Marketing, Sales and Graphics Design and provides wonderful insights in the area of fundraising.
Board of Directors - Member
Kevin Timmons
Kevin has a Bachelor’s in Speech Communications and a minor in Business from Texas Christian University. He works as a Risk Management Consultant for a commercial insurance agency and has served in various children’s ministry volunteer roles for many years.