The Miracle Worker A Drama By William Gibson

Immortalized onstage and screen by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, this highly regarded American theatre classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and deaf Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is violent, spoiled, almost sub-human and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. Drawing heavily from letters written by Annie Sullivan in 1887, the drama unfolds with wit and humor to reveal events leading to the famous friendship. With scenes of intense physical and emotional dynamism, Annie’s success with Helen finally comes with the utterance of a single, glorious word: “water”.

First Produced by Unity Theatre Spring 1999

June 14 – July 1, 2012
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 4:00 pm

Ticket Sales Dates:
Donor Circle Members begin May 21
Subscribers begin May 29
Public Sales begin June 4

PREVIEW NIGHT – All seats $15
Thursday, June 14

CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview Thursday, June 14
After the show, stay for a brief, intimate visit with the cast.
Offer your feedback and learn about the joys and challenges of creating the characters.

SOCIAL SUNDAY
Sunday, June 17
Don’t like to come to the theatre alone? Be part of Social Sunday. The Players Club invites you to share the experience with other individual theatre-goers. Meet and make friends in the Atrium Lounge prior to the performance, and attend the play as part of a group. When you make your reservation, simply inform the box office of your desire to join us.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
Saturday, June 23
Get a pre-show briefing from the director’s perspective and learn what goes on behind the scenes.