After
the controversy over a non-disabled actress, Abigail Breslin, pictured, playing Helen Keller in the Broadway revival of "The Miracle Worker," the production has put out a national call for a deaf or blind/visually impaired understudy for the role. Thanks to
I AM PWD for the information:
THE MIRACLE WORKER By William Gibson
THE UPCOMING BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF THE AWARD-WINNING PLAY ABOUT HELEN KELLER AS A CHILD
REHEARSALS BEGIN JANUARY 2010 IN NEW YORK.
SEEKING AN ACTRESS TO UNDERSTUDY THE ROLE OF HELEN KELLER: female, 9-12 years old. Helen is deaf and blind. Actress in this role must be extraordinarily intuitive and capable of an animal-like ferocity and curiosity, must have great emotional depth and intelligence. She must be acutely aware of her physicality and be able to repeat movement precisely. Must be able to portray rage, despair, joy and mischievousness.
Auditions will be held in NYC by appointment only beginning the week of October 26. To be considered for an audition please submit picture & resume ASAP to: kyoung@bindercasting.com. Please indicate whether you will need an interpreter.
Or mail pix/resume to:
Binder Casting
321 West 44th Street Suite 606
New York, NY 10036
Attention: The Miracle Worker/Helen Keller Understudy
Audition information will follow should an appointment be made.
We strongly encourage deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and low vision actors to submit their pictures and resumes.
