Contact: productions@wordplayers.org
About
The WordPlayers’ mission is to produce excellent theatre, telling culturally relevant stories from a faith-based perspective. For well over a decade, we have toured educational and culturally enriching one-act plays to schools during school hours. We have also hosted school groups each December for a family-friendly play at Pellissippi State’s Clayton Performing Arts Center.
Program Overview
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” five school shows in December 2026 at Pellissippi State Community College, main Knoxville campus. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson, follows the misbehaving Herdman kids as they unexpectedly take over the church’s annual pageant. Their chaotic involvement leads the whole community to rediscover the Nativity story with fresh humor, honesty, and heart.
Location: Pellissippi State Community College, Clayton Performing Arts Center, 2749 Performing Arts Way, Knoxville, TN
Dates/Times
F Dec 11: 9.30 AM
M Dec 14: 12 Noon
T Dec 15: 9.30 AM
W Dec 16: 9.30 AM
Prices: $6/student; $9/adults; one free adult chaperone for every 10 paid students
Althea and Angela
“Althea and Angela,” touring the greater Knoxville area in February 2027. “Althea and Angela” is a historical stage play by Todd Olson that tells the true story of groundbreaking tennis champions Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton.
Location: Tours to schools, churches, and other venues in the East TN area
Dates/Times: Available for booking Feb. 1-28, 2027
Prices: $850/performance; $725 second perf, same day/venue; $600 third perf, same day/venue
