Dear Editor,
After leaving the theatre auditorium at the GRHS Saturday, I have two interesting, significant questions regarding “The Miracle Worker” production: written beautifully by William Gibson.
I wonder why more people were not in attendance to view such a wonderful story, as in the director’s notes -- “This story is (also) about teachers and students, real life heroes (gifted) that forever changed how society thinks about being disabled.” And more, of course.
I wonder who we don’t do more of these type of educational endeavors, that will cross borders, be creative, hove integrity, provide opportunities for all of us, to grow in compassion and understanding for one another. Perhaps, I am begging these questions as together.
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience for many reason. First and foremost, the students really believed in the overall purpose as served. This in and by itself, is a miracle of sorts. The director and her exemplary staff, from set designers, lighting technicians, etc., are all brightly praised.
Also, the performances by Sydney Burbank/Annie Sullivan; and Katarina Knight/ Kate Keller, were quite mature, energetic and most sensitive, Keiara Staley, herself deaf, who portrayed Halen, was phenomenal/great, touching sense of her character -- very expressing consistent conveying of her disabilities/ her need for “tough love” was obvious, about itself a challenge.
The following quote by Helen Keller comes to mind and was shared:
“Literature is my Utopia, Here I am not disfranchised. No barrier of the senses shuts me out from the sweet, gracious, discourses of my book friends. They talk to me without embarrassment or awkwardness.”
Personally, I truly believe theatre, among many other life orientations, should be more a matter of educational relevance rather then for entertainment “value” encouraging children of all ages is our utmost sincerest responsibility. Yea calling.
Thank you,
Tim Laboria
Green River
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