The Limelight Theatre announces auditions for The Miracle Worker by William Gibson on Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 am. with callbacks on Sunday, February 1 at 6:00 pm.   Auditionees should prepare a one minute monologue and be prepared to do readings from the script.

The Miracle Worker is the story of Helen Keller growing up in early-20th century Alabama. Surrounded by her mother and father, half-brother, aunt and African-American housekeeper, Helen is separated from the rest of the world until Anne Sullivan comes from Boston to be her teacher. Anne leaves behind her own students and doctors -- and her past -- to help bring about a "miracle."

Lidh is seeking 5 principal women:  one aged 20 - 30, one aged 10 - 15, one aged 25 - 40, one aged 40 - 60 and one African American aged 30 - 50.  Four principal men will be cast:  one aged 35 - 45, one aged 14 - 18 and two aged 40 - 70.  The script also calls for three to six children aged 10 - 18 and African American children are encouraged to audition for these roles.

The Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in uptown St. Augustine.  The Box Office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm and can be reached by calling 904-825-1164.