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The Babysitter (Woodward)

Short Play, Drama  /  5w

Laurie Woodward

"Eyes at the window," warns the Ouija board, and Karen realizes that she and her friends are being watched! Searching the house, she discovers there is no child to babysit!

The Babysitter (Woodward)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller

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Summary
"Eyes at the window," warns the Ouija board, and Karen realizes that she and her friends are being watched! Searching the house, she discovers there is no child to babysit! An old newspaper clipping reveals that the Williams' baby daughter died mysteriously ten years ago. The terrifying finale reveals who the Williams are, and what is in store for the babysitter! A thriller for all lovers of things that go bump in the night!
Cast Attributes
KAREN - the babysitter, a responsible and sensitive teenager
CAROL - her friend, currently interested in ouija boards
PAM - one of Karen's attractive friends
SARAH - one of Karen's attractive friends
MRS. WILLIAMS - the rather confusing woman who has hired Karen to babysit
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The Williams' pleasant, suburban home.
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Laurie Woodward

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