August 8–24, 2025 @ Knoxville Children's Theatre
Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation,presents a production of "The Hobbit." The play will be performed from Aug. 8- 24, with showtimes on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. The production takes place in Knoxville Children’s Theatre’snew location at 747 World’s Fair Park. Free onsite parking is provided.
Like most respectable Hobbits, Bilbo Baggins leads a quiet, decidedly unadventurous, life filled with comfort and good food. But when Gandalf the Grey brings a host of dwarves to his door, Bilbo finds himself lured out of his Hobbit Hole without a handkerchief and onto a road that will include gold, goblins and a fire breathing dragon. It’s an adventure that will change him and the world of Middle Earth forever.
The production features 23 young actors, ages 8 to 16. KCT veteran Shepherd Shafer plays Bilbo Baggins, and is joined by Quniton Stiffler as Gandalf. Additional KCT veterans in this production include Tessa Arwe as Bomber, Addison Stanley as Smaug, Grace Templeton as Elven Queen, Taylor Tucker as Gollum, Isabella Summers as Balin, Barnes Shafer as Bofurand Rosalie Linnabary as Thorin. Playing Dori, Kili, Fili, and Ori are KCT actors Adlee Moye, Dakota Paxton, Wyatt Stanleyand Emily Rowe. Laila Brown and Mason Cox are playing trolls Essie and Bert. Joining them are Charlie Fritts as Goblin, Chloe Harrison as great Goblinand Clara Stanley as Dwalin.
Making their KCT debuts in this production are Savanah Landfather, Luke Lowery, Makenna Reilly, Eli Roachand Samuel Wilson. The play is directed by KCT Directing Intern, Delaney Rickman. The scenic design is led by Patrick Harrison and assisted by Eliza Huang, Kea Mitchell, and Tabi Mannuam. Persie Cunningham serves as costume designer and is assisted by Quinn Johnson, Waverly Ostermayr, and Scarlett Cooper. The props are designed by Gabriel Herrera who is assisted by James Carpenter, Abigail Schwinn, and Grayson Wright. Anthony Canales serves as the lighting designer. The play is stage managed by Eiley Rickman and Natalie Graves.
Category: Theatre