Suggestions by the Audience

Description

This game involves taking suggestions from the audience to create improvised scenes. It invites the audience to participate actively, adding an element of surprise and creativity to the performance.

Players develop scenes based on audience inputs that can include locations, characters, objects, or emotions. The aim is to structure scenes around these suggestions while maintaining an exciting action or problem.

Setup Requirements

Open performance space with seating for audience.

Point of Concentration

Engage and incorporate audience suggestions

Side Coaching

Encourage players to listen closely to audience suggestions.
Focus on creating a problem for scenes rather than a joke.
Be flexible with the suggestions; integrate them into the actions seamlessly.

Points of Observation

Watch how quickly players respond to suggestions.
Notice the variety and creativity in scene directions.
Observe player dynamics and how they support each other in improvisation.

Evaluation

What worked well in using audience suggestions?
Did players successfully maintain action and engagement?
How did audience participation affect the scenes?

Examples

Examples of audience suggestions and possible prompts:
- Where: "Underwater"
- Who: "Divers"
- What: "Seeking treasure"