Jeffrey Hatcher's "The Turn of the Screw" opening August 8 at 8pm is an adaptation of the novella by Henry James. Directed by Carol McManus, this production will be presented by Cotuit Center for the Arts located at 4404 Rte. 28 in Cotuit. Performances continue through August 31 on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 4pm. Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors and members and $10 for students with ID. Please call the arts center at 508-428-0669 to place reservations. The Passport to the Arts is accepted for this production. The audience is invited to interact with the director and the actors for a Q & A session and discussion of the play following each of the performances.

Part ghost story and part psychological thriller, this classic tale concerns a governess hired by a wealthy recluse to look after his orphaned niece and nephew. The seemingly innocent children gradually reveal a series of terrifying secrets. This provocative two-person adaptation will be an avante-garde theatrical treat of those in a spectral mood. It will feature tour de force performances by Leah Finity and Paul Fendler.

$20; $18 seniors and members; $10 students w/ID

Fri and Sat at 8pm;Sun at 4pm

Cotuit Center for the Arts (view map)

Box Office: 508-428-0669

http://www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org