'The Miracle Worker' set for the HCCT stage

  • Photo submitted — The cast of “The Miracle Worker” is pictured. Seated and kneeling from left to right are Sophia Hernandez, Peyton Donald, Devin Ellison, Scarlett Grace Thompson, Beth Mason, Wyatt Donald and Brianna Isbell. Seated in chairs are Arlene Ford, Nae Nae Hill, Philip Johnson, Claire Hoy, Max Donald and Traci Mason. Standing are Myia Hill, Bob Axton, Hannah Payne, Reagan Donald. Not pictured is Marlie Wilson.
    Photo submitted — The cast of “The Miracle Worker” is pictured. Seated and kneeling from left to right are Sophia Hernandez, Peyton Donald, Devin Ellison, Scarlett Grace Thompson, Beth Mason, Wyatt Donald and Brianna Isbell. Seated in chairs are Arlene Ford, Nae Nae Hill, Philip Johnson, Claire Hoy, Max Donald and Traci Mason. Standing are Myia Hill, Bob Axton, Hannah Payne, Reagan Donald. Not pictured is Marlie Wilson.

    The story of Helen Keller is coming to Hart County Community Theatre this weekend and through September.
    The theater is staging “The Miracle Worker” starting at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at 83 Depot St., in downtown Hartwell. Performances will continue through the weekend and the following weekend with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21. Sunday shows will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, and Sept. 22.
    Tickets are on sale now at hartcountycommunitytheatre.com or at the box office on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2-4 p.m.
    “The Miracle Worker,” written by William Gibson, tells the true story of how Helen Keller, who was left blind and deaf after a terrible fever as a baby, learns to communicate and forge relationships with others thanks to the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, who is half blind herself.
    The three-act play was originally produced in 1959 and won a Tony Award for best play in 1960.
    The local production includes an all local cast of 18 that includes people of all ages.