Helen Keller – sample script

The Cast:
20-30
10 – 15 (abridged version)

The Set: Simple 1 or 2 unit set

Approximate Length:
2 acts, 120 min
1 act, 1 hour (abridged version)

An Inspiring True Story:

How can a caring teacher possibly penetrate the void of her sad student’s dark and silent world? This riveting theatre script based on the true story of an uplifting study of perseverance and triumph over despair. Carefully researched and presented with a tuneful score, “Helen Keller” is a powerful portrait of determination, faith and inspiration. (A curriculum guide for teachers is also available.)

Sample Songs:

Trapped In Dark Silence – Helen Keller

Can I Really Do This? – Helen Keller

What Is This? – Helen Keller

A Special Place For Helen – Helen Keller

Finale – What Will Become Of Her / Obedience And Love – Helen Keller

HELEN KELLER CAST OF CHARACTERS

(In Order of Appearance)

Viney – A Servant

Rose – A Servant

Kate Keller – Helen’s Mother

Aunt Ev Keller – Capt. Keller’s Older Sister

Miss Susan Bourne – Teacher at the Perkins School for the Blind

Annie Sullivan – Helen’s Teacher

Miss Mary C. Moore – Teacher at the Perkins School for the Blind

Michael Anagnos – Director of Perkins School for the Blind

Helen Keller – A seven-year-old deaf-blind girl

Captain Arthur – Keller Helen’s Father

Frank Keller – Captain Keller’s Older Brother

Grandma Adams – Kate’s Mother

Fred Adams – Kate Keller’s Brother

Neighbor Children:

Beth
Jackie
Jill
Becky

HELEN KELLER (LIFETALES) ABRIDGED CHARACTER LIST

CAST OF CHARACTERS (In Order of Appearance)

Captain Arthur – Keller Helen’s Father

Kate Keller – Her Mother

Mrs. Bourn – A Teacher at Perkins’ School

Annie Sullivan – Helen’s Teacher

Helen Keller – Blind and Deaf Girl