Wordplay

Join us on Thursday, April 29, 7 pm, Paramount Theater!

What is Wordplay?

Wordplay is a team-based trivia competition for people who love words, vocabulary, pop culture, history, and literature, and showing off their smarts. Each team comprises three people from a local business or organization. The audience is invited to play along and cheer for their favorite team! Check out the fun from Wordplay 2026!

Who benefits?

Wordplay is the annual fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. LVCA is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes adult literacy through equitable, inclusive, free, confidential, one-to-one English, basic education, and citizenship tutoring. Funds raised through Wordplay support adult learners as they achieve their educational goals. Learn more about our students and the work that we do with our 2025 Impact Report here.

How do we participate?

Team sponsorship starts at $750. Teams can register by emailing Edgar, sending a check, or using crowdsourcing to raise their fees. Sponsors can also donate in-kind goods of the same value in place of their team fee. Sponsorships without team participation are also available. Learn more about sponsorship options here.

How can I participate if I don't have a team?

Audience members are invited to play along and cheer on their favorite teams. Audience tickets are just $20 and will be available online or through The Paramount's box office or can be purchased at LVCA.

How can I support crowdsourcing teams?

Some teams raise their team fees by fundraising. Please reach out to Edgar to sign up for a team page.

How can I help?

We are currently seeking Wordplay planning committee members. If you are intereste din helping make Wordplay 2027 a success, please contact Edgar for more information.

We also are soliciting any raffle donations. If you or a business has an item to donate, please reach out to Edgar.

We will need about 75 volunteers to make Wordplay a success. With a variety of volunteer opportunities, we have something for everyone! Please know that all volunteers receive access to the pre-game reception and receive a drink ticket. As the event nears, we will put a call out for volunteers.

Ready to be a part of something awesome?

We are happy to answer your questions and register you for the most fun you'll have at a fundraising event this year! Please reach out to our events and engagement manager, Edgar, with any questions or ideas. You can reach him at Edgar@literacyforall.org