Relating an Incident

Exercise Beginner 15 min 2–2

Description

Relating an Incident is a warm-up exercise focused on storytelling. In this exercise, two players take turns narrating a brief incident. The first player tells the story in a straightforward manner, while the second player adds descriptive elements to bring the story to life.

Setup Requirements

A performance space suitable for two players to stand and narrate stories.

Point of Concentration

Enhancing narrative with descriptive color

Side Coaching

Encourage eye contact between players while narrating.
Suggest players take brief notes on colors as they listen.
Remind players to avoid embellishing the story, focusing on what they heard.

Points of Observation

Watch for players maintaining eye contact while listening.
Note if players are successfully incorporating colors into their narration.
Ensure players capture the essence of the original story without adding personal details.

Evaluation

What did you find challenging about listening and retelling?
How did adding color change the story's impact?
What techniques helped you remember details?

Examples

A: I was walking down the street when I saw a car accident.
B: I was strolling along the busy street, where a bright red car was flipped over.