Where Creativity Takes Center Stage
Our mission is to produce excellent theatre, telling culturally-relevant stories from a faith-based perspective. With touring shows throughout East Tennessee, MainStage shows in Knoxville theatre venues, and other programming, The WordPlayers delights in influencing and entertaining with Christ-centered art. The WordPlayers encourages a positive, loving and creative work environment for artists.
Up Next at WordPlayers
WALK, DON’T RIDE
A presentation of drama and song depicting events that helped shape American freedom.
Summer 2025 Musical
July 11-13 @ The Historic Bijou Theater
Summer Camps
Tales from the Arabian Nights
Ages 8 – 12
Scenes from Pride and Prejudice
Ages 12 – 16
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Meet the Team
Ethan Norman
Artistic Director
Leslie Arnold
Managing Director
Joseph T. Jaynes
Actor/Webmaster
Xandria Cross
Actress/Social Media Manager
Our current season is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.
