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Meeting Students Where They Are: Starting the New Year with Purpose
The start of a new year often brings a mix of hope and heaviness for students. Some step into January energized and motivated, while others arrive tired, distracted, or quietly overwhelmed. For those of us leading faith-based theatre programs, the invitation is both simple and sacred: meet students where they are, not where we wish they would be. At Faith Based Student Musicals, we’ve seen time and again that the most meaningful productions begin with presence, not pressure.

Marlene Dickinson
Dec 182 min read


Cultivating Gratitude in the Hearts of Student Performers
Luke 17:18 — “Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Gratitude matters to Jesus. He notices it. He values it. And in a world where students are pulled in a thousand directions—achievement, comparison, pressure, expectation—gratitude is often the very thing that softens their hearts, steadies their spirits, and reminds them that every good gift is from the Lord. We all know the power of thanksgiving. And we all know how easily it can be ove

Marlene Dickinson
Nov 202 min read


7 Steps to Build—or Renew—a Thriving Drama Program at Your Christian School
Whether you’re a Music Teacher who’s never directed a play, a veteran Educator juggling multiple hats, or a seasoned Fine Arts Director looking to grow your program, the path to a thriving Drama department doesn’t require Broadway credentials or a bottomless budget. It just takes one step at a time—and a little prayerful vision. At Faith Based Student Musicals, we believe every Christian school can and should cultivate a vibrant Performing Arts program. God has put artistic

Marlene Dickinson
Oct 163 min read
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