BENJAMIN BRITTEN’S
THE TURN OF
THE SCREW
THE SHOW
NOVEMBER 20 & 21 @ 7:30 PM
NOVEMBER 23 @ 2 PM
FREUD PLAYHOUSE
LOS ANGELES, CA
Opera UCLA and The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, in collaboration with The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, unveils a new production of Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw. Long Beach Opera joins for this bold, imaginative staging of Henry James’ psychological masterpiece—directed by James Darrah and conducted by Rakefet Hak.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. Early arrival is recommended. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. RSVP IS ENCOURAGED.
THE STORY
Based on the classic 1898 novella, The Turn of the Screw is one of the most unsettling works in the operatic repertoire. The story follows a governess who arrives at a remote country estate to care for two children. Britten’s taut score, structured around a recurring twelve-note theme, and Myfanwy Piper’s haunting libretto capture her slow descent into madness as she begins to sense the presence of malevolent spirits.
THE VENUE
UCLA FREUD PLAYHOUSE
245 CHARLES E YOUNG DR E
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
A creative hub of UCLA’s acclaimed School of Theater, Film and Television, The Freud Playhouse is a 562-seat proscenium theater featuring a stage size that is typical for a 1,500-seat venue. The Freud Playhouse is housed in Macgowan Hall which is located due north of the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden and next door to the ultramodern design of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Center. UCLA Parking Structure 3 is the most convenient lot. It is located at 215 E. Charles Young Dr E. You can find more information here:
