The Miracle Worker, written by William Gibson, presents the familiar story of Annie Sullivans determination to bring Helen Keller the gift of language and free her from the isolation of her dark and silent world. During their journey together, Annie begins to contend with her own emotional barriers. In the plays powerful finale, Annie manages to push one word into Helens mind water and Helens mind opens to the flood of language and ideas and the world around her. In releasing Helens mind, Annie also frees herself from the prison of her memories of a difficult and painful upbringing, and the loss of her beloved brother Jimmy.
Directed by Heather Alexander, The Miracle Worker features Amanda Smith in the title role of the spirited and stubborn Annie Sullivan, and Zoe Garner as Helen Keller, her deaf-blind pupil struggling both to communicate and to be understood. The cast also includes Doug Allen and Terra Buschmann as Helens parents Capt. & Kate Keller, Kevin Oziminski as Helens brother James, and Jeff Lay as Annies mentor Dr. Anagnos.
Ages: Appropriate for all ages.
Cast and Creative Team for The Miracle Worker at Lakewood Theatre Company
Director - Heather Alexander
Producer - John Carpenter
Annie Sullivan - Amanda Smith
Helen Keller - Zoe Garner
Captain Keller - Doug Allen
Kate Keller - Terra Buschmann
James Keller - Kevin Oziminski
Dr. Anagnos - Jeff Lay
Aunt Ev - Drew Ann Borsos
Viney - Vida Finley
Percy - William Finley
Martha - Abby Granato
Doctor - Wilson Reed
Blind Girls - Lea Chapman, Abby West, Briley Barnett
Voice of Jimmy Sullivan - Jack Carpenter
Crones (voice-only) - Matt Smith, Zoe Garner, Heather Alexander