What We Stand For | Lower Lights Theatre

Let Your Light So Shine

Our ultimate goal at Lower Lights Theatre Company is to help individuals discover and develop their divinely given talents—and to use those talents to bring light into the world.

We believe that:

Light drives out darkness
Goodness multiplies when shared
Communities are strengthened when people choose both conviction and compassion
All people are Children of God, and that if we focus on this identity, especially those we disagree with, our love for them will grow

What It Means to Be a Christ-Centered Organization

At Lower Lights Theatre Company, being Christ-centered is not a label—it is the driving motivation behind how we live, create, and foster belonging.

To be Christ-centered means we strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ in how we treat others, tell stories, build community, and how we prioritize obedience to God’s laws. We believe in the inherent worth of every individual as a child of God, and we seek to create an environment filled with light—where goodness, truth, beauty, and growth can flourish.

Christ’s teachings guide not only what we produce, but how we interact. We aim to faithfully represent Christ in how we honor our commandments, show compassion, and operate with integrity and humility.

Our purpose is to bring his LIGHT to our communities by providing opportunities for children, youth, adults, and families to collaborate on meaningful artistic work. We seek to develop not only strong performers, but strong individuals—people who recognize and use their God-given talents to bless others and carry that light into their own spheres of influence.

A Commitment to Conviction and Compassion

We believe deeply in both fidelity to God’s law and in the inherent dignity of every person.

We are committed to being transparent about our beliefs and policies so families can make informed decisions about participation. We recognize that we live and work within a diverse and pluralistic society—one that requires both conviction and coexistence.

We strive to create a Christ-centered environment where families can trust that their values will be upheld, while also extending Christlike love to all who participate, including those whose beliefs differ from our own. We believe we are called to live peaceably with others and to extend Christ's love to all.

We do not require total agreement from anyone to participate—we seek peaceful collaboration, and mutual respect.
We protect the right of families to choose environments aligned with their beliefs
We openly share our standards so expectations are clear
We treat every participant with respect, kindness, and dignity
We also recognize that working alongside people with different perspectives is not only inevitable—it is valuable. Discomfort, when approached with humility and love, can refine us, deepen our empathy, and help us become more Christlike.

Our Beliefs and Standards

We are intentional about the environment we create, therefore our programming and practices reflect specific values.

We believe:

That God is real and that Jesus Christ is our Savior
That every person is a child of God with divine worth
That gender is defined as male or female at conception/birth, and language reflects this belief. We believe that there is room at the Lord’s table for everyone — our trans and non-binary friends AND those who feel that using affirming pronouns would be in direct conflict with their faith.
That families should be able to choose spaces aligned with their values

We share these beliefs openly—not to exclude—but to ensure clarity and trust

We strive to emulate Jesus Christ in ensuring that all who participate are treated with fairness, respect, and care.

How We Create a Culture of Light

Our standards are not about restriction—they are about intention.

We strive to:

Tell uplifting, family-centered stories
We select productions that strengthen individuals and families and invite audiences to experience goodness, truth, and beauty together.
Use language that builds, not diminishes
We do not allow profanity, bullying, mocking, or hate speech. Words matter, and we expect them to reflect respect.
Honor the body with respect and dignity
Costuming, choreography, and physical expression are designed to avoid objectification and promote modesty and self-respect.
Support family life
We schedule our programming with a respect for family time, including reserving Sundays for worship and rest.

A Place to Grow—Together

Lower Lights is more than a theatre company—it is a community. This means we strive to foster deep friendships, care for one another at and beyond rehearsal, and become even more Christ-like through our associations with one another.

We believe that Lower Lights is for everyone — for those seeking a community that upholds obedience to God, for those seeking an organization deeply rooted in compassion, for those passionate about creating excellent theatre, for those still exploring what they believe, for those who believe differently than we do, and for those simply seeking friendship and light.

We commit to being direct and consistent in sharing our values, so that everyone can choose to be here knowing what we stand for—and choose to fully step into the kind of culture we are striving to create.

And we hope you do choose to be here! We know through Jesus Christ’s life and teachings that when people of different beliefs interact with mutual respect, something powerful happens. Understanding grows, compassion deepens, light increases, and most importantly, His presence in our lives is strengthened. So come as you are — but don’t expect to stay as you are. We can speak from experience that this community has changed all of us, for the better.

What if you believe differently than us?

No problem! We welcome you with open arms! We do not require agreement to participate, just mutual respect. We believe in the power of collaborative art and sharing our God-given talents. If regardless of our differences, we focus on the work at hand, we are confident we will leave rehearsals and performances not focused on differences, but on the Light we've seen in one another.We can't wait to get to know you!