About Us
The WordPlayers is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) theatre company formed in 1995 by Christian theatre artists in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Mission
Our mission is to produce excellent theatre, telling culturally-relevant stories from a faith-based perspective.
Vision
Our vision is a community uplifted by excellent, Christ-centered art, where artists are freed to develop and use their God-given talents in a positive environment founded on Christian principles and values.
Touring Wing
- Serves area churches by providing scripture-based plays for worship services and special events
- Presents an annual Black History play highlighting the Christian faith of key leaders in African-American history which tours primarily to schools in the East TN area
- Presents a Staged Reading Series at The Square Room in downtown Knoxville
MainStage Wing
- Entertains with full-length plays and musicals, three per season, chosen from a faith-based perspective, including a play chosen specifically for family audiences
Special Annual Event
- Celebrates a new year in Christ by presenting scripture and scripture-based plays near the beginning of each new year
Memberships
- Arts & Culture Alliance
- Christians in Theatre Arts
- Tennesseans for the Arts
Office Location and Special Events
Erin Presbyterian Church
200 Lockett Road (Off of Kingston Pike)
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 [Map]