A Miracle Happens

Chiang Mai International School will present The Miracle Worker, the
story of how Helen Keller, blind and deaf from infancy, prevails against
overwhelming obstacles with the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan.

The play centers on the relationship between young Helen Keller, who lost
her sight and hearing as an infant, and her teacher Annie Sullivan, who,
through perseverance and guile, comes into Helen's world and brings her the
gift of communication through sign language.

The play is being directed by Stephan Turner, theater arts teacher, who
said, The story of The Miracle Worker, is one of the most inspirational
and heartfelt of our time. But the play is about so much more than their
relationship. All of the characters transform. They are trying to overcome
obstacles in their own lives but cannot do so alone.” That is the essential
message of the play." Persevere and never give up!

Initially written for television, The Miracle Worker first aired in 1957.
After it was warmly received by television audiences, it was rewritten for
the stage and opened on Broadway in 1959. Although some of the reviews were
mixed, the audience response was very favorable and during its run, the
first production of The Miracle Worker rarely failed to fill the 1,000
seat theater.


Audiences found the story of Annie's struggle to teach Helen language and
her eventual success, life affirming and uplifting. Surrounding the major
themes of change, transformation, language and meaning is basic integrity
and emotional honesty. These two elements are the strongest reasons that The
Miracle Worker is so popular among audiences and has been called an

November 17 at 7 pm. November 18 at 7 pm. November 19 at 2 pm and 7 pm.

Location: CMIS Auditorium Chiang Mai International School

13 Chetupon Road, Chiang Mai

Phone: 053-306-15

Ticketst available in the school office: Adults 200, Students 100