by William Gibson
Experience the beloved, gripping and inspiring story based on the real-life events of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Set in the late 19th century, the play by William Gibson explores the transformative journey of communication and understanding between a young deaf-blind girl and her determined tutor. Through patience, perseverance, and empathy, Anne Sullivan unlocks Helen’s world, leading to a powerful and touching exploration of resilience, compassion, and the triumph of the human spirit.
The Miracle Worker began as a television play, and later won a Tony Award in 1959 for Gibson from his original 1957 telefilm script. Gibson, an American playwright, is best known for his plays The Miracle Worker and Two For the Seesaw, as well as for enlisting the talent of Anne Bancroft (as Sullivan), a then-unknown actress.
Don has been directing and serving as an acting coach in school and community theatre for most of his adult life while also serving as a high school teacher and school administrator. He finds it almost impossible to name a favorite show; he just loves the work. Equally comfortable at the helm of both plays and musicals, he has directed over fifty shows, several of them multiple times. He is delighted to be directing The Miracle Worker for Aurora Players.
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