Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker

The Tony Award-winning play, The Miracle Worker is the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, in a gripping battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf. Sealed off from the world, Helen cannot communicate with anyone, nor anyone with her. Often frustrated and desperate, Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and tantrums that terrify her hopeless family. The gifted teacher Annie Sullivan is summoned by the family to help the girl understand the world from which she is isolated, freeing Helen Keller from her internal prison forever. This show is an American family classic. It will leave you believing in miracles.

Show Times

Tickets: $25

Friday, April 26 - 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 27 - 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 28 - 2:00 pm

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New Location!

The venue for the upcoming performance of The Miracle Worker will be at a new location - the Star Auditorium at Imaginx, formerly Living Arts College in Wakefield. With its state-of-the-art facilities, this space is sure to provide an even better experience for all attendees. We can't wait for you to join us there and witness this incredible performance in a truly remarkable setting.

Star Auditorium - Imaginx
(formerly Living Arts College in Wakefield)

3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614

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Meet the Cast of The Miracle Worker

Daniella Civile (Helen Keller)

Daniella is excited to be playing Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker, an inspirational story of true perseverance. She made her Poiema debut in Titanic (the Musical). Her most recent performances include playing the role of “Susan Waverly” in White Christmas and the roles of “Luci and “Sarah” in The Robe. Other performances include Singin’ in the Rain (Poiema - ensemble); Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (NRCA - ensemble); and Cinderella - a Street Players Production (Field of Dreams Performing Arts - Fairy Godmother’s comedic helper). Daniella enjoys dog walking, songwriting, art and party planning. Special thank you to Lori Ann Magnotti who like Helen Keller had unstoppable determination.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller

Christi Cook (Kate Keller)

Christi is making her PoiemArtistry debut in The Miracle Worker. Her prior performances include Crown Cruise Line’s Celebration Show and King’s Dominion’s Country Music Live. Christi sang the National Anthem for the Special Olympics at the Lawrence Joel Annex Coliseum three consecutive years. She sang with Sound Express Band & Chords of Faith. Christi performed as “Ursella Merkle” in Bye Bye Birdie with the Greensboro Community Theatre and was “Yogi” in Rockin’ Scooby Review, a Hanna Barbera Production, performed at Crabtree Valley Mall and other venues. She appeared as a featured extra in NBC’s movie of the week, A Burning Passion, as “Waitress” in Indiana Jones, and as an extra in Empire Records. In addition, she has been in various Public Service Announcements & commercials broadcast on NBC. Christi studied drama at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she later received her BA in Communication Studies, concentrated in Public Relations and a minor in English Literature. She attended acting workshops under the instruction of Lori Lindberg. In addition, Christi studied Improvisational Acting with Tom Capps at North Carolina State University. Later, she attended Van Mar Academy of Motion Picture & TV Acting while in Los Angeles, CA. Chrisi received dance training from Dormony Dance Studios as well as North Carolina School of the Arts. Lastly, she studied voice under Martha Teachy at the North Carolina School of the Arts Community School of Music and Michael Well in Los Angeles, CA. Presently, Christi has been performing in the Triangle in various venues and is performing with Cary Community Choir and serves a board member.

Michael Dial (Doctor/Assistant Stage Manager)

Michael is performing in his sixth production with PoiemArtistry. His PA stage credits include: The Great Day (Vocal Soloist), Similitude: The Great Adventure Begins (Faithful), Seussical the Musical (General Gengus Khan Schmitz/Wickersham Brother), Titanic (J. Bruce Ismay), Singin’ in the Rain (RF Simpson), and White Christmas 2022/2023 (General Waverly). Michael recently graduated from Liberty University Online with a degree in Sports Management. He would like to thank his family and his wife, Naomi, for supporting him in everything he does.

Anastasia Gibson (Martha)

Anastasia is excited to be in her second performance for Poiema Arts. She is an actress/singer/writer and in school to finish her degree in ASL interpreting. She has also done some film acting (the web series Necroland most recently). Anastasia was in Poiema Arts performance in The Secret Garden (Mrs. Claire Holmes/Jane) and is returning for The Miracle Worker. She is extremely grateful for this opportunity to grow even more as an actress and to use her gifts for God!

Dianne Gibson (Aunt Ev)

Dianne is blessed to be making her theatrical debut with Poiema Arts as, Aunt E, thanks to Michael Green & his family! She has done film acting in the recent past, being cast in a couple of independent films & some medical commercials. She is also a singer, currently involved in her Cross Assembly seasonal choirs. Dianne is always wanting to use her God given talents to glorify her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Meet the Cast of The Miracle Worker

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