The Miracle Worker

Helen Keller will go on to become an American author, political activist and lecturer.

Helen Keller born blind and deaf. Kate and Captain Keller share a moment with family doctor.

Performed by Young Company, First Stage's Theater Academy
advance training program for high school actors.

Helen Keller attacks Martha, a playmate, with scissors in an attempt to remove her eyes.

Teacher Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller meet for the first time.

Helen Keller embraces Belle, her childhood pup.

Enablement/Independence: Annie Sullivan and Kate Keller discuss Helen Keller's cognitive ability.

Kate and Helen Keller share a touching moment in Helen's battle to communicate.

The power of teaching. Annie Sullivan assists Helen Keller with sewing, proving Helen is capable of independence.

Helen communicates! Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller share a powerful moment at the water well.

By the play's end, Helen Keller communicates by sign language for the first time to parents, Kate and Captain Keller.