Preoccupation B

Exercise Advanced 30 min 2–2

Description

Preoccupation B is an advanced exercise focusing on scene development by integrating personal viewpoints with a shared physical activity. Two players agree on a location, characters, and an activity (e.g., preparing for a picnic). During this activity, they must maintain a dialogue centered around an agreed subject while fully engaging in their physical interaction.

Setup Requirements

Open stage space for performance.

Point of Concentration

Verbalize personal viewpoints while actively engaging in a shared activity.

Side Coaching

Ensure to hand each other props!
Stay committed to your own viewpoint!
Continuously keep the activity flowing!
Engage with each other only through the activity!

Points of Observation

Are players maintaining focus on their individual viewpoints?
Does the activity support their relationship on stage?
Are they engaging in a consistent flow of dialogue?
Do they verbalize surrounding elements without losing their focus?

Evaluation

Did the players actively engage with their viewpoints during the scene?
Was their physical activity collaborative?
Did they effectively incorporate their subject into the activity?
Did they build on each other's dialogue during the scene?

Examples

1. Where: Kitchen. Who: Two sisters. What: Preparing for a picnic. Agreed subject: Right of divorce.

2. Where: Lawn. Who: Sweethearts. What: Playing croquet. Agreed subject: Kissing in public.

3. Where: Bowling alley. Who: Husband and wife. What: Playing and scoring. Agreed subject: What to do about his mother.