The Turn of the Screw Opens October 15 at Orlando Shakespeare Theater

Oct. 5, 2010 - PRLog -- The Turn of the Screw tells the story of an inexperienced governess left to care for two orphaned children at an isolated mansion in the English countryside. Shortly after her arrival, the governess begins to see visions of two malicious ghosts who seem determined to posses the innocents in her care.  Resolved to save the children, she struggles to unravel the mystery of the ghosts' motives and discover the key to destroying their power.

CAST:
The Man - Eric Hissom*   
The Woman - Suzanne O’Donnell*
         
DATES AND TIMES: October 13 – November 7, 2010
Previews: October 13 and 14, 2010 at 7pm - seats $16
Opening Night: Friday, October 15, 2010 at 8pm
Senior Matinee: Wednesday, October 20 and 27, November 3 at 2pm – all seats $15
Post-Show Talkback: Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 7pm
$20 Under 30 Night: Friday, October 29, 2010 at 8pm - $20 for those under 30 years old. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-show happy hour featuring $2 beer and $3 wine.
Closed Caption: Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2pm

LOCATION:
The Goldman Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park
812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

TICKETS AND PRICES:
Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm - seats $20, $28, $34
Friday and Saturday at 8pm – seats $26, $32, $38
Sunday at 2pm – seats $20, $28, $34
Group Sales:   10% off for groups of 10-19; 20% off for groups of 20 or more
Student Rush: $10 - 30 minutes prior to show with valid student ID

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater Box Office is located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park. Tickets may be purchased Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm to show time, and one hour prior to show time on Sundays, by calling the box office at (407) 447-1700, or dial ext. 265 for group sales. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org.  

SPONSORED BY
LarsonAllen LLP, CPAs, Consultants & Advisors
Part of the Darden Signature Series

CAPTION:  The Turn of the Screw – Eric Hissom* and Suzanne O’Donnell* in Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s upcoming production of The Turn of the Screw, running October 13 - November 7, 2010. Photo by Betsy Dye, courtesy of Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF.  * denotes Actors’ Equity Association members.

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With Shakespeare as its inspiration, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF produces bold professional theater, develops new plays, and provides innovative educational experiences to more than 25,000 K-12 students in Central Florida.