Photo right features actress Megan Pryor Lorentz as tutor Annie Sullivan and actress Samantha Harris as Helen Keller.

THE ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS presentS "The Miracle Worker," By William Gibson. A Tony Award-winning play, "The Miracle Worker" is a beautiful, profoundly moving story that’s become a classic, based on the inspiring life of Helen Keller. Blind, deaf and mostly mute, Helen lives in a world of silence and frustration. Then the inventive teacher Anne Sullivan arrives, and her dedication and determination help Helen discover the power to communicate. It’s powerful, lyrical and an all-time favorite for the whole family. Directed by Linda Dunn

WHEN: November 6 to December 6, 2009

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.,

Sundays at 2 p.m. (Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6),

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3)

"Pay What You Will Preview" on Nov. 5, 2009

SPECIAL EVENTS: Buzz at the Barn: 7 p.m. Saturday - Nov. 7, 2009

Buzz at the Barn is pre-performance reception event, featuring complimentary beverages and appetizers.

Buzz at the Barn reception events are included in the price of performance admission.

Reservations recommended.

WHERE: Ross Valley Players’ Barn Theatre, Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at Lagunitas, Ross, CA.

TICKETS: Order online; by telephone; at the door.

COST: $15-$25

General admission: $25; Senior citizens (62+): $20; Youth: (18 and under):$20; Thursday shows are $15 for everyone (no additional discounts apply)"Pay What You Will Preview" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009.

PHONE: 415-456-9555

WEBSITE: www.rossvalleyplayers.com

CAST: Featuring Megan Pryor Lorentz (Annie Sullivan) of SF; Samantha Martin (Helen) of San Anselmo and Sierra Stephens (Helen), of Fairfax; with Brook Robinson (James) of San Rafael; Karol Strempke (Aunt Ev) of Alameda; Lauren Doucette (Kate) of SF; Mary Jane Baird (Viney) of San Anselmo; Ray Martin (Dr./Director) of San Anselmo; Rosalyn Luque (Perci) of Alameda; Tom Reilly (Capt. Keller) of Berkeley; Victoria Williams (servant), of Mill Valley; Natalie Epstein (Martha) of Kentfield.