The Ends We Seek

Available Feb. 2026

THE ENDS WE SEEK uses historical fiction to paint a picture of how the events we study shaped the lives of individuals and families. A mother and son, in two different centuries, play out the average person’s struggle with life in a society peppered with racism.

Touring Shows

by Ethan Norman

About the Show

The Ends We Seek uses historical fiction to paint a picture of how the events we study shaped the lives of individuals and families. A mother and son, in two different centuries, play out the average person’s struggle with life in a society peppered with racism. Scenes of daily life, against the backdrop of true events in both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, lead us through moments where the ripples of national choice splash up against the hull of families in the wake. With sharp dialogue, inspired by true stories, and captivating musical interludes, The Ends We Seek is more than an educational experience.

(Suggested for grades 6 and up)

Available for your church, school, or organization February 2026.

Booking fee: $800 for the first show, $650 for every additional show on the same day/same location

Performances

Public Performances – Free Admission

W, Feb. 4, Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Dr, Knoxville, 6:30 PM
SU, Feb.8, Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Farragut, 1:30 PM
SU, Feb. 15, Fifth Avenue Baptist, 2500 E 5th Ave, Knoxville, 4:00 PM
SA, Feb. 21, Oak Valley Baptist, 194 Hampton Rd, Oak Ridge, 4:00 PM
SU, Feb. 22, Rutledge UMC, 7961 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, 3:30 PM
W, Feb. 25, Erin Presbyterian, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville, 6:30 PM (Donations Appreciated)
SA, Feb. 28, Maryville Friends Church, 2044 Sequoyah Ave, Maryville, 3:00 PM

For questions or booking, email info@wordplayers.org

This project is supported by the TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION through an
Arts Builds Communities grant.