West Side Presbyterian Church
Seattle, Washington

The Great Pretenders is a ministry to the church and an outreach to the community through theater and drama. Our goal is to spread the Gospel through creative storytelling and performance ultimately bringing honor and glory to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Workshops are offered periodically to teach various theater skills and increase performance confidence.

We present a full main stage production featuring good quality theater with a Christian message.

Theater ministry provides a creative venue both on and off stage. Each production requires a variety of skills in order to be successful. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry you may contact the church office at office@wspc.org or (206) 935-4477.

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Last Performance -- January 2008

Our most recent GP production, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, was January 2008. 

Most of us are familiar with Charles Schulz and his Peanuts comic strip, but how much do we know about Schulz and his characters? Try this quiz on for size:

1. What is the last name of Lucy and Linus?
2. What is Charlie Brown's father's occupation?
3. In what sense does Linus's name has a Christian connection?
4. What battle did Charles Schulz fight with TV network brass regarding the presentation of A Charlie Brown Christmas Carol in the '60s?
5. We all know the kids' names: Charlie, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Linus. What is their teacher's name.

Answers -- but don't peek until you've done the quiz. 1. Van Pelt. 2. Barber. 3. Linus was the name of the second Pope, the successor of St. Peter. He is also known as St. Linus. 4. Schulz had to insist on Linus's telling of the Nativity Story on the air. 5. Miss Oathmar, later Mrs. Hagemeyer.

Past Performances

The Great Pretenders performed the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  With musical skill and abundant enthusiasm the cast brought the community the spirited and timeless story of Joseph and his reliance on the Lord that ultimately completes the  tapestry of  His grace and redemption for Joseph and his family.