15. The Miracle Worker

The Buzz -- The WordPlayers and Erin Stage Co. Present: The Miracle Worker by William Gibson This 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. Helen, trapped in her secret world, 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. (recommended for ages 10+) Nov. 6, 12*, 13 @ 7:30 pm & Nov. 14 @ 2:00 pm at The WordPlayers Theatre at MCM, 1540 Robinson Rd., Knoxville, 37923 Nov. 21 & 27 @ 7:30 pm & Nov. 22* & 28 @ 2:00 pm at Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville, 37919 *Signed performance for the deaf