After several fierce battles with Helen, Annie convinces the Kellers that she needs two weeks alone with Helen in order to achieve any progress in the girl's education. Viney, a servant in the Keller household.Michael Anagnos, director of the Perkins School for the Blind.Aunt Ev, Arthur's sister and Helen's aunt.In this time, Annie teaches Helen discipline through persistence and consistency, and language through hand signals, a double breakthrough that changes Helen's life and has a direct effect on the lives of everyone in the family.
The play premiered on Broadway at the Playhouse Theatre on Octoand closed on Jafter 719 performances. The production was directed by Arthur Penn with scenic and lighting design by George Jenkins and costumes by Ruth Morley. The cast starred Anne Bancroft as Anne Sullivan and Patty Duke as Helen Keller. Featured in the cast were Torin Thatcher as Captain Keller, Patricia Neal as Kate Keller, Michael Constantine as Anagnos, and Beah Richards as Viney. Patty Duke remained with the play for its entire run. Suzanne Pleshette replaced Anne Bancroft. The play was produced in the West End in March 1961 with Anna Massey as Sullivan and Janina Faye as Keller. #The miracle worker act 1 summary how to#.
