Founded in 1969, The Carpetbag Theatre is a Knoxville-based professional, multi-generational ensemble company dedicated to the production of new works. We work in partnership with community artists, activists, cultural workers, storytellers, and leaders to create original, theatrical works. Our mission is to give artistic voice to the issues and dreams of people who have been silenced by racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia and other forms of oppression. Our artistic vision is rooted in the practice of revealing, reframing, and reclaiming the hidden stories of our communities; believing that this process is what reveals the beauty of our collective experiences.We also believe that this process has the power to reframe our experiences and provide the kinds of healing it takes to release us from strongholds that have held us hostage over time.