Joplin Little Theatre presents The Miracle Worker.

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By Lisa Olliges, Reporter and Weekend Anchor - bio | email

JOPLIN, MISSOURI -

At a time when disabilities awareness is in the forefront, Joplin Little Theatre presents the story of a woman who overcame the greatest of challenges.

The Miracle Workers tells the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan who struggles to teach the blind and deaf child basic life skills and sign language to open the world to her.

Performances continue tomorrow with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 PM.

Tickets are available by calling the theatre at 417-623-3638.

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Joplin Little Theatre presents The Miracle Worker. - KOAM TV 7

Joplin Little Theatre presents The Miracle Worker.

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