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Archived: The WordPlayers

Logo for WordPlayers Theatre Company featuring bold, black abstract shapes forming the letters WP on the left, reminiscent of word games, with the company name in black text aligned to the right, all on a white background.

Contact Name: Leslie Arnold

Address:

PO Box 50451
Knoxville, Tennessee 37950-0451
United States
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Phone: (865) 539-2490

Counties Worked In:
Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Mcminn, Monroe, Roane, Sevier, Union,

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Website:
http://www.wordplayers.org

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The WordPlayers https://wordplayers.org/

The WordPlayers is a 501(c)3 company of theatre artists based in Knoxville, TN. Our mission is to produce excellent theatre, telling culturally-relevant stories from a faith-based perspective. We produce both mainstage and touring shows in the East TN area. https://wordplayers.org/current-season/

Contact Leslie Arnold at leslie@wordplayers.org

Five people stand side by side on a stage, holding hands and facing the audience under bright stage lights, as if they're a team of WordPlayers ready to tackle word games or puzzles, with dark blue curtains and an American flag in the background. A stage panel with several WordPlayers seated at tables is brightly lit, while an audience watches from dimly lit seats in a theater. Decorations and colorful banners are visible on the stage backdrop. A teacher angrily pulls a student’s scarf in a colorful classroom set on stage, while the student lies on the floor holding an open book from WordPlayers. Other students watch from desks in the background, hinting at playful online word games.

Sample Programs Offered

Program Title: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Joseph Robinette

Program Type: Arts Appreciation

Program Description:

JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS, by Allison Gregory
Based on Barbara Park’s popular children’s book series, Junie B. learns valuable lessons in humility, forgiveness, and living peaceably in community.
Performed at Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd., Knoxville, TN 37932

School matinees:
Dec. 13 at 9.30 AM
Dec. 16 at 9.30 AM and 12 Noon
Dec. 17 at 9.30 AM
Dec. 18 at 9.30 AM

Students: $6 Adults: $9
One free ticket for a Chaperone per every ten paid student tickets.
For Group Reservations for School Shows, please call: 865.539.2490 or email info@wordplayers.org

Lesson Plan Example: Download File

Program Title: HISTORY TOUR: Jackie Robinson Steals Home

Program Type: Arts Appreciation

Program Description:

HISTORY TOUR: Walk, Don’t Ride! by Peter Manos
This 55-minute play with music chronicles some of the main events and people involved in the American Civil Rights movement and features freedom songs of the period.

Available to tour to schools and other venues
Available Feb. 3 – March 2, 2025

FEE: $800 LENGTH: 55 minutes
2nd performance same day/same venue: $650

LENGTH: 55 minutes

To schedule a performance, please call 865-539-2490 or email info@wordplayers.org

Lesson Plan Example: Download File

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