"The Miracle Worker" (2017)

The Miracle Worker

By William Gibson
Directed by Laura W. Andruski

February 3 – 12, 2017

The tremendous heart-warming story of an incredible friendship and bond between a teacher, Annie Sullivan, and her deaf and blind student, Helen Keller. Set in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen contracts an illness at 18 months old that leaves her blind and deaf. Her parents, who pity and spoil their afflicted daughter, are desperate to have order, hire a young Annie Sullivan to try and reach the mind of Helen. After many battles and disciplined weeks together, Annie breaks through to Helen, giving her a connection to language and all the world has to offer.

The Cast

Annie SullivanLena Winter
Helen KellerMeredith Abramson
DoctorSteve Kaufman
Captain Arthur KellerBrian Lyons-Burke
Kate KellerHeather Andrews
James KellerJordan Clifford
Aunt EvJulia Frank
AnagnosEric Henry
VineyMiriam Bowden
MarthaKameran Williams
PercyConnor Berry
Mrs. HopkinsRobin Handleman
BeatriceRebecca Julka
AliceAlexandra Julka
LauraAva Silberman
SarahSamantha Penick
ClaireZoe Fischthal
MarySchuyler Weirshousky

The Production Team

DirectorLaura W. Andruski
Co-ProducerDean Fiala
Co-ProducerEmily Mullin
Assistant DirectorDaniel Bentz
Stage ManagerSarah Randles
Master CarpenterWilliam Kolodrubetz
Master CarpenterSteve Leshin
Set DesignerMaggie Modig
Lighting DesignerSteve Deming
Sound DesignerChris Penick
Costume DesignerSandy Eggleston
Properties / Set DressingMalca Giblin
Properties AssistantRobin Handleman
Light OperatorBryant Jen
Sound OperatorMark Steimer
Sound OperatorJeff Mikoni
Dialect CoachGary Sullivan
Fight ChoreographerTodd Fleming