Meet Our Staff

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.
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Backstage Coordinator for Frozen JR and Music Man JR
Spring Masterclass Instructor
Dear Edwina JR Choreographer
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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