The Miracle Worker

by William Gibson

performed by BTG February 1980

A Play

Helen Keller is world-famous for her work with those born blind, deaf and dumb. The play tells the story of Annie Sullivan's efforts to teach Helen to communicate, fighting against the thoughtless indulgence of Helen's family and her doting possessive mother until, at last, Annie achieves the miracle of teaching Helen language. Here, Helen's life can truly be said to have begun.Set in the 1880's