The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker is William Gibson’s play about Anne Sullivan teaching the deaf-blind Helen Keller to communicate, adapted into films including the 1962 version.

Helen Keller: Helen Keller was an American author and activist who became deaf and blind in early childhood. Her education and later life form the story’s central subject.
William Gibson: William Gibson was an American playwright and novelist, best known for The Miracle Worker. He adapted Keller and Sullivan’s story into the play.
The Miracle Worker (1962 film): The 1962 film adaptation of William Gibson’s play stars Anne Bancroft as Anne Sullivan and Patty Duke as Helen Keller. This film is the best-known screen version of the story.
Tony Award for Best Play: The Tony Award for Best Play honors a new play produced on Broadway. The original production won this award in 1960.
Anne Sullivan: Anne Sullivan was an American teacher who taught Helen Keller to communicate through manual spelling. Her teaching methods drive the play’s central conflict and breakthrough.
The Story of My Life: The Story of My Life is Helen Keller’s 1903 autobiography, recounting her childhood and education. Gibson drew on Keller’s account when shaping the dramatic story.
The Miracle Worker (1957 television play): The Miracle Worker is a 1957 television drama by William Gibson, first broadcast on Playhouse 90. This original screen version preceded Gibson’s stage adaptation.
Academy Award for Best Actress: The Academy Award for Best Actress recognizes a leading performance in a film. Anne Bancroft won it for her portrayal of Sullivan in the 1962 film.
Tadoma: Tadoma is a tactile method of speechreading in which a deaf-blind person feels a speaker’s face and throat. It provides context for the tactile communication Sullivan teaches Keller.
Playhouse 90: Playhouse 90 was an American anthology television series that aired live dramatic productions from 1956 to 1960. Gibson first presented the story as a television drama on this series.

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