Support

Gifts from individuals like you are essential to ensure that The WordPlayers continues to serve the community with excellent, faith-based theatre programming.

The WordPlayers is a non-profit organization registered under the 501(c)(3) Tax Code. Donations are tax exempt to the full extent allowable by law.

Contributions may be made one of three ways:

  • Make an annual or monthly contribution online below.
  • Make a one-time donation here.
  • Mail a check made out to “The WordPlayers” to:

The WordPlayers
PO Box 50451
Knoxville, TN 37950

    Donor Levels

    All donor levels include: WordPlayers website acknowledgment and a subscription to What’s The Word (bi-monthly newsletter).

    THANK YOU to all our donors! (Click here for the current list.)

    Fellowship

    $ 50-99 .00
    • 10% discount on select ticket purchases (On The Stage)

    Ensemble

    $ 100-249 .00
    • 15% discount on select ticket purchases (On The Stage)
    • WordPlayers Playbill acknowledgment

    Principals

    $ 250-499 .00
    • 15% discount on select ticket purchases (On The Stage)
    • WordPlayers Playbill acknowledgment
    • 2 complimentary tickets per season (donor’s choice of production)

    Storymakers

    $ 500-999 .00
    • 15% discount on select ticket purchases (On The Stage)
    • WordPlayers Playbill acknowledgment
    • 4 complimentary tickets per season (donor’s choice of production)

    Producers

    $ 1,000-2,499 .00
    • 1 complimentary season subscription
    • Named sponsor on 1 production (Playbill, social media, website)
    • WordPlayers Playbill acknowledgment
    • Special thank-you gift (annual; items may vary)

    Visionaries

    $ 2,500-4,999 .00
    • 2 complimentary season subscriptions
    • Named sponsor on 2 productions (Playbill, social media, website)
    • Recognition in What’s The Word (bi-monthly newsletter)
    • WordPlayers Playbill acknowledgment
    • Special thank-you gift (annual; items may vary)
    • Private film viewing invitation (when applicable)

    Founder’s Circle

    $ 5,000+ .00
    • 2 complimentary season subscriptions
    • 2 complimentary tickets to Season Reveal
    • Private dress rehearsal access for Mainstage productions
    • Opportunity to dedicate a performance
    • Named sponsor on 3 productions (Playbill, program, signage, social media)
    • Featured spotlight in What’s The Word newsletter
    • Prominent recognition on WordPlayers website (year-round)
    • WordPlayers Playbill acknowledgment at all productions
    • Special thank-you gift (annual; items may vary)
    • Private film viewing invitation (when applicable)plicable)

    Sponsorship

    Partnering with The WordPlayers through corporate sponsorship is a unique opportunity to support our faith-based programming while enhancing your brand’s visibility within the community. We offer a variety of sponsorship packages that facilitate networking and philanthropy. Join us in making a meaningful impact and celebrating the transformative power of theatre.

    We are happy to offer several Sponsor and Benefits Packages that work for businesses, churches, and organizations of all sizes in providing opportunities for visibility, networking and philanthropy.

    For more information, please contact Iyanna Huffington, Development Director, iyanna@wordplayers.org.

    Other Ways to Help

    • Volunteer with us! Fill out this form to give us more information about your interests.
    • Tell your friends and family about us! Help grow our community and outreach in Knoxville.
    • Follow us on social media @wordplayers on Facebook and Instagram. Share, comment, and like our posts online!