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| + | The whole group walks around the room in neutral position. The aim should be to walk in different directions simultaneously (i.e. not in a circle). The facilitator begins by shouting an activity, for example "Let's all ride a rollercoaster!"; the group responds with a shout of "Yes, Let's!" and proceeds to act out the activity described. Anyone in the group can then shout out a new activity ("Let's all be rock stars!" - "Yes, let's!") and the game continues. If any individual is uncomfortable with a particular activity suggested, it is up to him/her to shout out a new thing for everyone to perform. | ||
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| + | The objective of this exercise (beyond being an icebreaker) is to encourage enthusiasm for performing whatever is asked and to break down self-consciousness in performance. | ||
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===Kabish-Kabash-Kaboom=== | ===Kabish-Kabash-Kaboom=== | ||
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===In Grandma's Footsteps=== | ===In Grandma's Footsteps=== | ||
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===The Name Game=== | ===The Name Game=== | ||
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===Tableaux=== | ===Tableaux=== | ||
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===Storytelling Arm-In-Arm=== | ===Storytelling Arm-In-Arm=== | ||
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===Funky Chicken=== | ===Funky Chicken=== | ||
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===Laban Movement Exercises=== | ===Laban Movement Exercises=== | ||
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===Leading By...=== | ===Leading By...=== | ||
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===Have You Heard About George?=== | ===Have You Heard About George?=== | ||
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== Devising theatre == | == Devising theatre == | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 6 June 2008
Saturday 31st May 2008, Prompt Corner, 11am - 5pm
Contents
Introduction
Led by Carolina Giametta Cordes, director of GROW and senior trainer at Bigfoot, SLT's Organic Theatre day showed how games and character exercises can be used to great effect when devising theatre.
Originally conceived as a training day for the teachers of Saturday classes for children and teenagers, the course was opened up to adult members too.
The games and devised pieces are shown below for reference.
Games and Activities
The games shown below are roughly in chronological order...
Yes, Let's!
The whole group walks around the room in neutral position. The aim should be to walk in different directions simultaneously (i.e. not in a circle). The facilitator begins by shouting an activity, for example "Let's all ride a rollercoaster!"; the group responds with a shout of "Yes, Let's!" and proceeds to act out the activity described. Anyone in the group can then shout out a new activity ("Let's all be rock stars!" - "Yes, let's!") and the game continues. If any individual is uncomfortable with a particular activity suggested, it is up to him/her to shout out a new thing for everyone to perform.
The objective of this exercise (beyond being an icebreaker) is to encourage enthusiasm for performing whatever is asked and to break down self-consciousness in performance.
Kabish-Kabash-Kaboom
The group is divided into two teams
In Grandma's Footsteps
The Name Game
Tableaux
Storytelling Arm-In-Arm
Funky Chicken
Laban Movement Exercises
Leading By...
Have You Heard About George?
Scene Machines
Devising theatre
Gallery
Pictures to go here...
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
See Also
References
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