Rockville Little Theatre Presents 'The Miracle Worker' Stage Play

From Rockville Little Theater: Rockville Little Theatre continues its 69th season with The Miracle Worker by William Gibson, the classic play based on Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life. Directed by Laura W. Andruski and produced by Dean Fiala and Emily Mullin, the show opens Friday, Feb. 3 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 12 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville.

The Miracle Worker is based on the incredible true story of friendship 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 Helen, are desperate to communicate with their disobedient and misunderstood daughter.

Helen’s parents hire a young Annie Sullivan, who was once blind herself, to give order to their daughter’s silent, unstructured life. After many battles and disciplined weeks together, Annie manages to break through the barrier of isolation and teach Helen the power of language, showing her what the world has to offer.

“I first came upon the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan as a young girl. Having seen the Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke movie on late night TV, I was mesmerized by their performances and astounded to learn that the movie was based on actual events,” says director Laura W. Andruski.

Andruski says Helen and Annie led inspirational lives, and both serve as strong role models for young girls and boys.

The Miracle Worker is appropriate for audiences of all ages. The Friday, Feb. 10 show will be an American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted performance.

TICKET AND VENUE INFORMATION: Performances are February 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD, 20851. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 8 p.m. and Sundaymatinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and students, and are available by calling the box office at 240-314-8690, or online at fscottfitzgerald.showare.com. Special ticket pricing for groups is also available. For more information about Rockville Little Theatre, visit our website at www.rlt-online.org.

Tickets for Rockville Little Theatre's spring production, Book of Days, are on sale now. This is RLT’s 69th season, providing high-quality theatre to the Rockville and surrounding area community.

The Miracle Worker is directed by Laura W. Andruski and produced by Dean Fiala and Emily Mullin. Featuring Lena Winter (Annie Sullivan), Meredith Abramson (Helen Keller), Brian Lyons-Burke (Captain Arthur Keller), Heather Andrews (Kate Keller), Jordan Clifford (James Keller), Julia Frank (Aunt Ev), Eric Henry (Anagnos), Miriam Bowden (Viney), Kameran Williams (Martha), Connor Berry (Percy), Robin Handleman (Mrs. Hopkins), Rebecca Julka (Beatrice), Alexandra Julka (Alice), Ava Silberman (Laura), Samantha Penick (Sarah), Zoe Fischthal (Claire), and Schuyler Weirshousky (Mary).

Set design by Maggie Modig, lighting design by Stephen Deming, sound design by Chris Penick, costume design by Sandy Eggleston, and properties and set dressing by Malca Giblin.

Contact: Co-producers Dean Fiala and Emily Mullin at info@rlt-online.org.

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