Welcome to Shining Light Theater – Where Jesus is Center Stage!

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Our next show will be “The Handpicked Queen” – The Biblical Story of Esther

Performances will be:

Friday, March 27 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 pm

Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm

in West St. Paul at St. Croix Lutheran Academy

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Hello! We’re glad you’re here!

On behalf of Shining Light Theater, I invite you to spend a few minutes on our website to learn about us and how you can become involved! Whether it’s auditioning for a role in an upcoming show, attending a performance, serving as a volunteer, or providing prayer or financial support – there is a place for you! As a Christian, community theater, our mission is to present Biblical messages, shining God’s light, love and grace through high-quality productions and performing arts training. We want to use the arts to reflect the glory of God, keeping Jesus at the center of all that we do. Join us in the joy of creating and experiencing art that honors the Lord!

Julie Nelson

Founder/Executive Artistic Director

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Our Mission

Engaging and Inspirational Theatrical Productions

We are a Christian community theater company that presents Biblical messages, shining God’s light, love, and grace to others through high-quality theatrical productions and training.

“For you will appear among them as shining lights in the world, holding out the words of eternal life.” – Philippians 2:15-16

Previous Educational and Performance Partners

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Twin Cities Homeschool Academy
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November 2025

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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July 2025

Shine Your Light Variety Show

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Engaging and Inspirational Theater Productions

Our theater productions combine entertainment with powerful Biblical messages.

  • Theatrical Productions
  • Faith-Based Performing Arts
  • Community Christian Theater
  • Arts Ministry
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FAQs

Have a question about Shining Light Theater? Find answers to common inquiries below.

Shining Light Theater offers high-quality theatrical productions with Biblical messages, focusing on faith and God’s light.

“The Handpicked Queen” brings the powerful true story of Esther to life in a fresh, theatrical way. Taken from her home and heritage to become queen of Persia, Esther soon discovers a plot to destroy her people. To stop it, she must reveal her identity to the king and risk her life. Guided by her cousin Mordecai and strengthened by her faith in God, she steps forward with courage. Filled with tension and divine purpose, this production reminds us that ordinary people can be placed in extraordinary moments – for such a time as this. Performances will be March 27-29, 2026 at St. Croix Lutheran Academy in West St. Paul.

  • Rehearsals:  Mon & Tues evenings, and Sat mornings from January 19 – March 17
  • Tech Week:  March 21-26
  • Performances:  March 27-29

Most of our productions include a multi-generational cast with many levels of experience.

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Please connect with us at: shininglighttheater@gmail.com

Shining Light Theater is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. EIN #33-3595650