by Jeni Lamm | May 2, 2014 | Featured, MainStage Wing
I am so excited about The WordPlayers’ production of The Secret Garden in July. We are performing it on the U.S. Cellular Stage at The Bijou! That’s right, THE BIJOU! Do you know the history of that place?! I sort of have a goal to perform on every stage in Knoxville....
by Terry Weber | Dec 6, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
“Wowie wow wow.” Junie B. Jones has been a joy to create and discover. It has been a privilege to familiarize myself with Barbara Park’s books and this delightful character and to bring her to life on the stage. Junie B. is very much the child in all of us that got...
by Terry Weber | Nov 30, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
By Terry Weber “Peace and goodwill do not come easy for some people, do they, Mr. Scary?” Thus the irrepressible Junie B. Jones asks her harried first-grade teacher. Before reading and preparing to direct the brilliant theatrical adaptation, by Allison Gregory, of...
by Joe Jaynes | Oct 24, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
Working on DOUBT with Lar’Juanette, Rollin, Rachael, Matthew and Bill has been an incredibly rich experience. The play is challenging. It has caused me to question many things, not the least of which is the nature of teaching and the value of imposed standards....
by Terry Weber | Oct 11, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
By Terry Weber The WordPlayers’ production of DOUBT, A PARABLE will open on Oct. 18 at Erin Presbyterian Church. The process of producing this brilliant, difficult, and provocative play has led many of us to examine our hearts about what part doubt plays in our lives....
by Terry Weber | Sep 20, 2013 | Featured, MainStage Wing
Artistic Director of The WordPlayers, Terry Weber, answers some tough questions regarding the upcoming drama, Doubt, A Parable. Question 1: Your website indicates that Doubt, A Parable is recommended for ages 15+, because it “contains adult themes which may not be...
