A Miracle to be Presented

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The inspiring stage play “The Miracle Worker” Comes to Beckley’s Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre this weekend.

“The Miracle Worker,” a powerful and uplifting stage play, tells the incredible true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. This classic three act play, written by William Gibson, will be performed at the Raleigh from May 3rd to May 5th.

The show is being produced by local theatre enthusiasts Samantha Ingram and Timothy Runion. Runion is directing the play, while Ingram will take on the role of Helen Keller. The role of Annie Sullivan will be portrayed by veteran local actress Linda Boyd. “The Miracle Worker,” written by William Gibson, is a three-act play about the story of

Helen Keller, the woman who lived her life blind and deaf. The play tells the inspiring story of Keller, born in a small Alabama town in 1880 and deprived of her sight and hearing as an infant – and her determined teacher, Annie Sullivan, who suffered a childhood of neglect – is retold with stark simplicity in this rendition. Runion says, “This beautiful adaptation tells how Helen met her teacher and life companion Annie Sullivan.”

In addition to bringing the story of this heartfelt drama to the stage of the Raleigh Playhouse the producers want to highlight the centuries old struggle of individuals with disabilities. Per Ingram, “We want this show to be a staple in our community by dedicating this production to those with disabilities. Friday nights production of this show will be interpreted by a certified sign language interpreter.”

While researching the story of Helen Keller, the producers discovered a local tie-in to the story. In June of 1939 Miss Keller appeared for two days in Beckley speaking before the Lions Club’s annual state convention held at the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Building and Black Knight.

“As far as we know, this show has not been presented in Southern West Virginia since 1968 when the Curtain Callers put on the show,” said Runion. The producers goal is to use “The Miracle Worker” to help bring art and disability awareness to Southern West Virginia.

The play will be presented Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th at 6:30 PM. A 2:00 PM matinee will be presented on Sunday, May 5th. All shows are at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, 403 Neville Street, Beckley. Tickets for this inspiring show are $10 and may be purchased in advance at this link.

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