Kid Actors Needed for "The Miracle Worker" Show
Looking for kids ages 8-18 years old for "The Miracle Worker" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "The Miracle Worker" is the tremendous, heartwarming story of an incredible friendship and bond 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 their afflicted daughter are desperate to have order to hire a young Annie Sullivan to try and reach her mind of Helen. After many battles and disciplined weeks together, Annie breaks through to Helen, giving her a connection to language and all the world has to offer. Additional info: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. The sides are attached. PERFORMANCE DATES Friday, January 17 @8pm Saturday, January 18 @8pm Sunday, January 19 @2:30 Friday, January 24 @8pm Saturday, January 25 @8pm Sunday, January 26 @2:30pm If interested, please apply.
4 roles
Helen Keller, who appears to be 8-11 years old, is a deaf, blind mute. She is trapped in her own world, unable to speak, hear, or see. She is almost not human as she has been blind and deaf since she was stricken with scarlet fever as a baby. She is involved in intense physical scenes. Must have a strong connection to Annie Sullivan.
Is Helen’s half-brother, the son of the captain. He is described as indolent. He sees Helen as mentally defective and believes it is best she be put in an asylum. A southern accent needed.
She is a playmate of Helen.
He is a playmate of Helen.