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
Auditions September 30, 4-8 PM
Show Dates: December 11-16
At Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road
Auditions October 7, 6-9 PM
Rehearsals begin January 11 and will typically be held Monday–Friday from 6:30–9:30 PM. The production will tour Knoxville and surrounding communities throughout February.
At Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road
ON STAGE October 15-18 & 22-25
An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, and their grief.
At Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road
Touring November 30 through December 23, 2026
Bring the joy of Christmas to your congregation with a festive, family-friendly experience designed to celebrate the season together!
Our Christmas Cabaret Series features classic carols, contemporary holiday favorites, and plenty of Christmas spirit, all with a little East Tennessee charm. With live music, familiar songs, and a warm Southern touch, this is a wonderful opportunity for your congregation to gather, celebrate, sing along, and enjoy a night of Christmas fun.
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Meet the Team
Caleb Leach
Actor/Arts & Ministry Director
Charity Walton
Actress/Marketing Director
Lucy Wright
Producing Director
Iyanna Huffington
Development Director
Joe Jaynes
Actor/Webmaster
Our season is sponsored, in part, by the following generous organizations.
