auditions for "THE MIRACLE WORKER"

Auditions will be held on:

Sunday and Monday, August 17 & 18 @ 7PM

Performances on:

NOVEMBER 7-23, 2025

8pm on Fridays and Saturdays;

2pm on Sundays

With compassion and humor, this Tony Award-winning play explores the volatile relationship between Annie Sullivan and her headstrong student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months.

Auditions will be in the form of a cold reading of the script. A pdf copy fo the script can be emailed to you by contacting us at treasurecoasttheatre@gmail.com

Please dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. (No sandals, flip flops, or bare feet). An audition form is required to be filled out upon arrival.

A resume and headshot are optional but appreciated.

If you have conflicts for auditions, please contact: Heidi Condon (Director) at: heidicondon@comcast.net

Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday starting with a read-through on Wednesday, August 20th. Most rehearsals will be from 6:30-9:30, however times are TBD. Not all characters will be required to be at every rehearsal. Children must be accompanied by a parent.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

LEADING ROLES

Annie Sullivan - Female, 20s-early 40s

Irish Accent. A graduate of the Perkins Institute for the Blind who is sent to Alabama as Helen Keller's teacher.

Helen Keller - Female, 7-12

A young girl who has been left blind and deaf by a childhood illness. She learns to communicate with Annie's help. Very physical role. No lines but very vocal. This role may be double cast due to the nature of the physical demand of the character.

Captain Arthur Keller - Male, 50s-early 60s

Refined Southern Accent. Helen's father. He initially resists Annie's teaching methods. Very strong authoritative character with overpowering voice.

Kate Keller - Female, 30s-early 40s

Refined Southern Accent. Helen's mother. She convinces her husband to let Annie continue teaching Helen. Compassionate in nature.

James Keller - Male, 20s-early 30s

Captain Arthur Keller's son from a previous marriage. He struggles to stand up to his father

SUPPORTING ROLES:

Aunt Ev -Female, 50s-60s

Captain Keller’s sister. She is a traditional Southern woman with a strong sense of family legacy and propriety.

Mr. Anagnos/Doctor - Male, 50s-70s

Anagnos is both a mentor and a stern figure in Annie's life. Double cast as the Doctor in the opening scene.

Viney - Female, 20s-60s, Preferbly African American

Keller family’s caretaker responsible for the daily running of the home.

Martha and Percy, Male and Female, 6-12, Preferbly African American

Children who live near the Kellers.