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Character Gender/Age Range Description
Helen Keller G 8-12 (or child actor who can
appear in this range)
Helen is deaf, blind, and mute.
She is trapped within her own world unable to communicate. She is
almost uncontrollable as she has been blind and deaf since birth. She
is involved in INTENSE physical scenes that will be choreographed by a
certified fight director.
Annie Sullivan F 20-30's
Annie is Helen’s teacher. A
strong and vibrant woman, she is determined to connect Helen to the
world. She has a challenging past that makes her undeterred by
Helen’s overprotective parents. Irish accent is a plus. She is involved
in INTENSE physical scenes that will be choreographed by a certified
fight director.
Captain Arthur Keller M 40-50+
Helen’s father. A captain, he
is stern, but devoted to his family. He struggles to connect to young
Helen, but is loving, nonetheless.
Kate Keller F 20-30+
Helen’s mother. She is
tormented by Helen’s perceivably insurmountable disability. She coddles
Helen. She is the captain’s younger, second wife and a fiercely devoted
mother.
James Keller M 20+
Helen’s half-brother, the
captain’s son by his deceased, first wife. Indolent and resentful of
the attention Helen gets from their father, he believes it is best for
a Helen to be put in an asylum.
Aunt Eve F 50-60+
Helen’s aunt. A talkative,
opinionated woman, she is the catalyst for the Keller’s hiring Annie.
Anagos/Doctor M 40-50
Annie’s counselors the Perkins
School for the Blind. A dear and kind man, he is Annie’s mentor and
friend. Doubles as doctor.
Virginia Black F 30-50
A servant in the Keller home.
Cheerful and loving towards the Keller children.
Martha G 8-13
Playmate of Helen.
Percy Black Youth 8-13
Playmate of Helen.
Student of the Perkins School
for the blind G 10+ (looking for 3)
Seen in flashbacks Annie has
about her time at the school as a student.
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