The Storyteller, Mollie Peery
While many enjoy hearing stories, Mollie Peery delights in telling stories. Pursuing a degree in multimedia communication, Mollie writes, records, and produces the stories of people surrounding her. And hers?
As it turns out, she writes a piece of herself into all she does. The college senior makes discoveries daily, cheerfully embracing opportunities and creatively applying her talents. Mollie is writing a story to the world.
The Script
It begins with a script, one of Mollie’s passions. She is privileged to write for class and the theater department. Currently, she is composing a full-length show and one-act.
Moreover, Mollie is directing Little Women. She instructs actors, overseeing the show’s creation and staging from the ground up. She can assume “eighty different roles,” from stage manager to prop designer, as necessary.
From age eight, Mollie has been known for her acting skills and involvement on set, starting with a Christian-based theater program, in which she participated for ten years.
Mollie’s passion is characteristic too. Her boyfriend Elijah Lewis applauds, “Mollie puts everything she has into everything she does,” never lacking drive and purpose.
Mollie declared a theater minor freshman year and was immediately casted for multiple productions. One show, Godspell, was a formative experience.
“It was a wonderful way of marrying the two ideas of my faith and my work,” Mollie reflects.
The Song
Besides writing scripts, Mollie writes songs.
And she worships. Mollie sings and plays keys for one of Olivet’s ministry teams, The Narrow. Chapel, camps, and churches are an outlet for expressing and fortifying her faith.
“I was literally transformed this summer … I have never felt more connected to God.”
Mollie shares, “I was fed up with being so … stagnant. It’s almost like you’re doggie-paddling around, playing it safe.”
Change transpired upon investing in relationships and intentionally reading the Bible. Now, Mollie describes her relationship with God as complex, steadfast, and life-changing.
Carrying that to others, Mollie uses music to build God’s Kingdom.
“I think that God’s Kingdom and furthering [it] is one of the best and greatest gifts given to us as human beings. Like, what a privilege. The relationship and the opportunity that He gives us is mind-boggling.”
Her aim is to contribute in a Christlike manner. She loves witnessing God’s movement in her life, viewing her activities as a window to His Kingdom.
The Story
Her story as others read it, though, is not exactly her version. Mollie considers herself spunky but admits her fondness for social interaction is not as robust as she portrays.
“I don’t like people as much as people think.”
Mollie is introverted. She loves talking and being with people most times, but otherwise seeks solitude, finding ways to “hide away.”
Mollie integrates restful moments into her routine, from chores like grocery shopping to excursions like botanical gardens – alone. She frequents quiet coffee shops, occasionally treating herself to movies or dinners out.
Peaceful moments of isolation sustain Mollie amidst a busy schedule. She makes a habit of visiting her favorite coffee shop at least once a week. 
Mollie takes time to carefully write and refine her scripts. 
Mollie allows her creativity to flow as she choreographs dance routines for the team she started at Olivet. 
Besides a playwright, songwriter, and storyteller, Mollie is a student. As she approaches her final semester of undergrad, she continually works hard to succeed in each of her classes. 
Mollie’s hard work culminates as she experiments with fellow dancers. They repeatedly practice the song, pausing to perfect the motions. 
The piano draws the talent and tranquility out of Mollie. She has played from age six and now composes her own music. 
Moving sets is one of the many hats Mollie wears in the theater world. She provides the instructions and the muscle!
Truthfully, Mollie feels anxious amidst groups, though she appreciates personal connections. Her emotions run deep, periodically draining her through social interaction. Mollie recognizes she is sensitive and emotional, traits she embraces as powerful.
“It helps you get to a place of joy faster,” she remarks.
Spontaneity, on the other hand, challenges Mollie. Nevertheless, adventure appeals to her by inspiration of friends.
She wants to devote her 20’s to wanderlust, “and go for it.”
Her interests are diverse, aspirations grand, awareness increasing. When she takes time for people, Mollie finds they surprise her and she surprises them – a compelling story indeed.
“God works everywhere all the time,” she observes.
Her part remains: Storytelling “in light of Christ.”
