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The WordPlayers

200 Lockett Rd.
865-539-2490

Mission
Our mission is to impact theatre audiences and artists by telling stories from a Christian worldview.

Values
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.


Recent News

The WordPlayers Presents 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare

The WordPlayers and Pellissppi State Co-Produce Shakespeare’s KING LEAR. Directed by Charles R. Miller. Terry Weber in the title role. The WordPlayers and Pellissippi State Theatre Dept. will present Shakespeare’s KING LEAR. The…

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The Word Players Presents Perfect, Quiet Place

The WordPlayers presents a Staged Reading of this new play on Monday, May 15 at 7:00 PM in The Square Room, 4 Market Square, in downtown Knoxville. Admission is free with donations optional. For more information, call 865-539-2490. Perfect, Quiet…

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The WordPlayers Theatre News - January 5, 2023

The WordPlayers Theatre Company of Knoxville offers two entertaining and educational programs particularly appropriate for upcoming Black History Month. Knoxville Freedom Stories and Songs is a 56 minute film which chronicles the history of the…

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