The Center for the Arts Presents The Miracle Worker April 20-29
The Inspirational True Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan
The Center for the Arts presents the inspirational true story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, The Miracle Worker. Performances begin April 20 and continue through April 29.
Set in the American South in the 1880s, The Miracle Worker tells the story of real-life Medal of Freedom winner Helen Keller, who suddenly lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months because of illness. By the time Helen was six years old, she was a wild, tantrum-throwing, uncontrollable child. Her frustrated parents hire a governess for her. Fortunately, they choose Anne Sullivan, the extraordinary teacher who taught her to communicate with the world.
The 1960 Broadway premiere won five Tony Awards including Best Play and the 1962 film version earned an Oscar nomination for William Gibson‘s adaptation.
Kate Ledford, portrays Helen Keller and Abigail Nichol portrays Anne Sullivan. Donald Fann, former executive director of The Arts Center of Cannon County, directs.
Fann describes this production of The Miracle worker as “inspiring, heartwarming, and wholesome.” He shares, “I love the story of the ultimate teacher flying by the seat of her pants and accomplishing something that no one else ever had through sheer strength of will.” When asked what will surprise people about this production of The Miracle Worker, Fann says, “How funny the show is. There is a good deal of humor inherent to the human condition, and how the family deals with situation they are placed in.” Fann wants the audience to be laughing and crying as they remember and discuss their favorite moments.
The Miracle Worker is sponsored by City Auto of Murfreesboro. School and educational groups are encouraged to come see this production. Groups of 10 or more receive a $2 discount per ticket.
For more information, visit boroarts.org
