The Turn of the Screw
by Filigree Theatre
Nov. 17 (2019)
Based on the provocative tale of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality, this adaptation give the famous story yet another turn of its own. A young Governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She learns that she is not the children’s first governess and that her predecessor, along with her debauched lover, died under mysterious circumstances. Before long, the Governess begins to see the spectors whom she believes are tormenting the children in her care. One frightening questions tortures the young Governess - are the ghosts real or are they the product of her own fevered imagination?
Come Audition for Filigree's Winter Show...
THE TURN OF THE SCREW by Jeffrey Hatcher from the story by Henry James
Directed by Filigree Artistic Director, Elizabeth V. Newman
Audition Location:
SPACE Recording and Rehearsal Studio 7915 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
AUDITION DATE:
Sunday, November 17th NOON-5pm (By Appointment only)
TO SUBMIT:
Please submit headshot and resume to: filigreetheatre@gmail.com along with your email & phone number. You will receive your appointment time via email.
ROLES:
WOMAN
Age Range: 20-35
All Ethnicities
The WOMAN plays the GOVERNESS
*BRITISH DIALECT*
(Non-Union) $400 flat rate
MAN
The MAN plays several characters
Age Range: 30’s-early 50’s
All Ethnicities
*BRITISH DIALECT*
(Non-Union) $400 flat rate
NOTES & INFO:
Please include resume with application. Sides will be emailed upon audition time confirmation. Hard copies will be provided at the audition.
THE TURN OF THE SCREW:
Based on the provocative tale of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality, this adaptation give the famous story yet another turn of its own. A young Governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She learns that she is not the children’s first governess and that her predecessor, along with her debauched lover, died under mysterious circumstances. Before long, the Governess begins to see the spectors whom she believes are tormenting the children in her care. One frightening questions tortures the young Governess - are the ghosts real or are they the product of her own fevered imagination?
