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The Babysitter Produced by Theatre Direct in association with Eldritch Theatre
The Babysitter by Eric Woolfe is a darkly comedic coming-of-age fable for teen audiences, performed by one actor, three actor-puppeteers and an eerie and ghoulish rabble of multi-sized puppets.
It combines elements of the traditional fairy tale, urban legend and archetypes, and structure borrowed from the slasher horror films of the late seventies and early eighties. These diverse elements combine to form a modern hero-myth for young people, which explore themes of struggle against violent adversity, gender issues and the necessity to break free from restrictive stereotypes and social-taboos as part of the natural process of personal maturation.
Presented for both high school and public audiences from October 29th to November 12th 2006 at Toronto's Factory Theatre Studio, this premiere was produced in association with Eldrich Theatre.
Arts Education Consultant Sue Daniels developed an extensive education resource guide (available below) and Master puppeteer Mike Petersen offered a supplementary puppetry workshop for the high school audiences.
Director
Set & Costume Design Joanne Dente
Puppet Design Eric Woolfe
Lighting Design Geoff Bouckley
Music & Sound Composers Paul Sportelli & Jay Turvey
Sound Design Michael Waller
Stage Manager Marie Fewer
Apprentice Assistant Stage Manager Gillian Lewis
Production Manager Beth Brown
Producer Julianne Baragar
Cast Christine Brubaker
Photo credit: Audrey Dwyer | INFORMATION Contact education@theatredirect.on.ca or call 416.537.4191 for more information. Presented in November and December 2004 | ||||
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