The Miracle Worker, which tells the story of blind and deaf child Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, is humorous, heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. It calls for ten to fifteen energetic actors. The largest roles call for strong and fearless females willing to put a lot of work into rehearsal. Intermediate and smaller roles are also available, and much backstage help will be needed.
* The director is seeking two students to serve as stage managers. The ideal stage manager would be organized, intelligent, able to work on several things at once, and willing to take charge of a situation when needed. Does this make you think of someone who might be just the right sort of person? Contact Mrs. Riddle to share their name.
Auditions: November 15-16, 2016
Rehearsals begin November 29
Show dates: February 9-12, 2017 (Get it on your calendar now!)
Audition scenes and tips will be available at the beginning of November.
Contact info for Mrs. Riddle, director:
(309) 840-1719 cell - call or text
fiveriddles@gmail.com
Character Descriptions
Annie Sullivan - Helen's teacher; outspoken, stubborn and strong; also full of fears that she works hard to keep inside. Requires intense physical scenes.
Helen Keller - young girl who lost her vision and hearing as a baby; almost animal-like, unable to communicate her wants and needs to others except through violent outbursts. Requires intense physical scenes.
Kate Keller - Helen's mother; Fiercely protective of Helen; Learning to stand up to traditional male/female roles and to be strong enough to let go.
Captain Keller - Helen's father; retired Civil War officer; Loves his family but has old fashioned opinions about the role of husbands, wives, and children in a household.
James Keller - Helen's half-brother; witty, sarcastic, and inclined to feel sorry for himself until he learns a different kind of strength
Aunt Ev - Outspoken aunt to Helen; could almost be called a busybody.
Mr. Anagnos - headmaster of a school for the blind; feisty and kind.
Viney - the Keller family servant; stable and good-humored.
Martha and Percy - playmates to Helen.
Doctor - doctor who gives medical care to Helen as a baby.
Children - children at the school for the blind who don't want Annie to leave them.
Martha and Percy - playmates to Helen.
Doctor - doctor who gives medical care to Helen as a baby.
Children - children at the school for the blind who don't want Annie to leave them.
Jimmie and Crones - mysterious figures from Annie's past.
------> See you at auditions!!
