by Jeni Lamm | Jul 26, 2013 | Featured
As I have been culling through The WordPlayers’ accumulation of set pieces, props, costumes, wood, files, etc, etc, … two quotes have been running through my head. One is from a favorite comedian, Steven Wright: “You can’t have everything. …Where would you put it?” We...
by Jeni Lamm | Jul 11, 2013 | Featured
For six years, The WordPlayers’ “home” has been Middlebrook Christian Ministries, located at 1540 Robinson Road. It has been a miraculous ministry center, owned by the good people of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. The WordPlayers has been honored to be partners in...
by Jeni Lamm | Jun 28, 2013 | Featured
I’ve been involved in theatre for a long time now. I have used my talent and experience in a lot of different ways. Through The WordPlayers, in particular, there have been numerous opportunities. There’s one area I’ve only dabbled in a little bit and I’m so excited to...
by Terry Weber | Jun 21, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
A Charlie Brown Christmas directly shared the Christian faith when Linus picked up the Bible and read Luke 2:8-14 to remind Charlie Brown of the “true meaning of Christmas.” Network producers wanted to cut the scene. Charles Schulz fought back pleading,...
by Jeni Lamm | Jun 7, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
Matthew Lloyd (Linus) is a long-time WordPlayers’ veteran and a company member. Favorite roles include Jesus in Godspell and the full cast of Cotton Patch Gospel. He has also narrated and produced two audiobooks: The Silence of Lir and Breakaway: Clan of the Ice...
by Jeni Lamm | May 31, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
Casey Maxwell (Music Director) is grateful to have this opportunity to work again with The WordPlayers, having served as a rehearsal accompanist/keyboard player for last summer’s “Ragtime”! This year, she has had the opportunity to play lead piano...
