About Us

Founded in 1981, the Good Shepherd Players are an in-reach/outreach ministry of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Burke, VA. We produce a yearly Broadway-style musical, along with cabarets and other special performances. The Players seek to fulfill the church’s mission of building community and serving others while strengthening our faith. We recently celebrated our 35th anniversary, and we look forward to many more years of fellowship and fun!

With Christ at the center, the Good Shepherd Players gather in fellowship to:

• Provide opportunities for church and community members to enjoy fellowship and share gifts of creativity and technical know-how in a faith-centered, family-oriented environment
• Provide reasonably-priced quality productions to entertain and enrich the lives of our local community
• Reach out in love to others by presenting performances for special needs children, the elderly, and by donations to Good Shepherd and its outreach ministries, including organizations like FACETS and House of Hope orphanage.
• Bridge generation gaps in our church and community through a truly multi-generational ministry from school age to senior citizens
• Pray for our own needs and the needs of others.

Who Can Join?

As part of the Players outreach, and to facilitate the Players’ mission of Christian fellowship, members of the local community are welcome to participate in the Players productions along with members of Good Shepherd. Participants should be able to dedicate enough time to participate and make a difference in the organization.

How Can You Join?

You can speak to any of our members, attend our shows and other events, or send us an e-mail at players@good-shepherd.net.

Nancy is a cradle Episcopalian and member of Church of the Good Shepherd. She has been with Players since 2011 and has directed eight of the last nine shows, including Godspell, Oklahoma! and the upcoming production of Company. She is a lawyer by profession and trained at several Philadelphia area theatres. Nancy is grateful for the opportunity to share faith, fellowship, and a love of the arts with the local community.

Chris has been involved with the Good Shepherd Players since the 2017 production of “The Music Man”.  He is a long time performer and supporter of the Arts in the region.  A lighting professional by day, some of his notable accomplishments include converting the lighting at the Washington Monument and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials on the National Mall to LED technology.  Chris holds an MBA from The American University.  He is most proud of his daughter Abby who shares his love of the Arts.

Welcome Donna Sisson to the Advisory Board