CAST VACANCY - The Miracle Worker

Stirling Players presents The Miracle Worker By William Gibson | Directed by Simon James As at 1 March 2011 CAST VACANCY : The Miracle Worker MALE, 40s/50s/60s To play the character roles of the Doctor and Mr Anagnos. The play is based on the true story of Helen Keller, the blind-deaf girl who broke through her disabilites, and Annie Sullivan, the teacher who helped her to. The doctor is a kindly, soft-spoken southern gentleman, who attends to the baby Helen when her afflictions are discovered. Mr Anagnos is the head of the Perkins Institute, where Annie Sullivan is a pupil. He is a larger than life, friendly academic, with a bit of a soft heart! These roles would suit someone who'd like to get their teeth into a couple of small characters parts. We would like to fill this cast vacancy ASAP, so if you're interested in an audition... Contact: simon_james63@hotmail.com AUDITIONS will be held on Sunday 6 February and Sunday 13 February in hour blocks between 10am and 5pm on each day, plus Tuesday 8 February between 7pm and 10pm. Season Runs 6 May - 21 May 2011 at Stirling Theatre, Morris Place, Innaloo. http://www.theatre.asn.au/production/2010/the_miracle_worker All enquiries/audition bookings/etc to Director Simon James simon_james63@hotmail.com or phone 9362 4080. THE PLAY Alabama, USA, 1880s. (Accents required for this production) Locked in a frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness since infancy, Helen Keller has never seen the sky, heard her mother’s voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20 year-old teacher from Boston arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch - the only tool they have in common - and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light. This is a play full of passion and emotion, touches of comedy and great moments of drama. There are two amazing roles for young actresses, and a variety of character roles for performers of all ages. THE CHARACTERS HELEN KELLER (F teens) If you are, or can pass for, someone in their early to mid-teens, then this challenging role could be for you! She is blind, deaf and mute. Feral, violent, bold, curious, thirsting for contact and understanding. This is a very physical role and definitely unlike any character you’ve played before. ANNIE SULLIVAN (F 20s) The other lead character, Annie is headstrong, stubborn, determined and persistent. Passionate, yet seemingly cold. Haunted by a tragic past. Yet a woman ahead of her time. She never gives up on Helen. Could have an Irish accent. KATE KELLER (F 30s) Helen’s mother and second wife to the Captain. She is a devoted, indulgent mother, desperate to find a “cure” for Helen. She is tired, worn, constantly stressed, steeled in grief, forever hopeful. CAPTAIN ARTHUR KELLER (M 40s-50s) Head of the household. Formerly a Confederate officer in the Civil War, now a newspaper editor. Formal, staid, stern, authorative, yet he loves his wife very much and indulges her with Helen. JAMES KELLER (M 20s) Captain’s son and half-brother of Helen. An indolent, apathetic, opinionated young man. AUNT EV (F 40s, 50s +) The Captain’s Sister. A seemingly genteel spinster, but a forceful independent woman. VINEY (F any age) Household servant. A sassy woman with a very large personality. DOCTOR (M 40s, 50s +) The local physician. A gentle, caring man. ANAGNOS (M 30s, 40s, 50s +) Head of the Perkins Institute. Greek background. A stern, yet caring and generous teacher. BEATRICE, ALICE, LAURA (F teens) Blind girls at the Institute and friends of Annie. All high-spirited. MARTHA, MERCY (F teens) Farm worker’s children. Playmates of Helen - with somewhat forced tolerance. Some of the support roles will be doubled-up. All enquiries/audition bookings/etc to Director Simon James simon_james63@hotmail.com or phone 9362 4080. PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON THE COMMENTS SECTION OF THIS POST FOR PROMPT REPLIES TO QUERIES. PLEASE USE THE CONTACT DETAILS PROVIDED.