The Miracle Worker By William Gibson March 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 One determined person can make a world of difference, even save a life -- and if you've ever doubted that, then William Gibson's classic play "The Miracle Worker" will convince you otherwise. The story of how teacher Annie Sullivan opened up the world of blind, deaf, and mute Helen Keller opens with a 7:30 pm show on Friday, March 9, at the Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets in downtown Little Rock. Showtimes are 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays through March 24; there is also one matinee scheduled for 2:30 pm Sunday, March 18. Tickets, $16 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors age 65 and older, can be ordered online at the theater's Web site, www.weekendtheater.org, or purchased at the door before each performance, based on availability. Reservations are no longer taken by phone, but you can get more information about this show and upcoming events by calling (501) 374-3761. "Our mission! is to be an inclusive theater for everyone -- race, gender, disability. This play definitely fits the bill," says director Andy Hall. "It has to do with children's issues, education, and social responsibilities." Helen Keller (1880-1968), became known as an author, lecturer, and activist, who tirelessly worked for social justice. But as a young girl, she was trapped in silence and darkness due to an illness (scarlet fever or something similar) that struck when she was a toddler and left her deaf and ...
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