By William Gibson
First Stage Young Company
(I'm directing)
Six-year-old Helen Keller has been blind and deaf since infancy, trapping her in a silent world of darkness. Enter Annie Sullivan, the teacher who through determination, grit, and love, is able to overcome immeasurable odds, and find the key to unlock Helen’s world. This Tony Award-winning true story explores the essence of dignity, hope, and how people can fulfill their true potential despite the most adverse of circumstances.