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The Turn of the Screw

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  3w, 1m, 1girl(s), 1boy(s), 1any gender (adult)

Ken Whitmore, Henry James

The Turn of the Screw
by Ken Whitmore, adapted from the novel by Henry James

Shortly after Miss Grey, a governess, arrives at Bly to take charge of Flora and Miles she sees the ghosts of the former valet and governess; it is the children they want. She determines to save the children from destruction and damnation at the hand…

The Turn of the Screw

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 1m, 1girl(s), 1boy(s), 1any gender (adult)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Literature), Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Shortly after Miss Grey, a governess, arrives at Bly to take charge of Flora and Miles she sees the ghosts of the former valet and governess; it is the children they want. She determines to save the children from destruction and damnation at the hands of these "devils", but her courageous efforts are not enough to save little Miles from tragedy.
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Keywords
M1 or 2 (35) F3 (20s, 50) 1 boy (12) 1 girl (10)
  • Time Period 19th Century
  • Setting A sitting-room/hall
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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Ken Whitmore

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Henry James

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