Covenant Players (also known as CP) is a missions-based nonprofit Christian Repertory theater company, with touring troupes in over 30 countries.
CP is not affiliated with any specific Christian denomination, and founder Tanner chose to stay independent as such so the group could reach more people.
Approximately 5 full-time performing units are supported by principal offices in Germany, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Founder Charles M. Tanner died on March 11, 2006, after years of declining health following a massive stroke while performing ’Word Up’ In 1998.
They involve topics such as drugs, family, schools, conflict resolution, and human relationships, with many of the plays using war as a theme.