Telephone

Exercise Beginner 10 min 1–1

Description

In this single-player improv exercise, the player responds to an imaginary phone call. The player's goal is to engage in a guarded conversation, keeping the details hidden from the audience. The player can express emotions and thoughts through body language without revealing the actual conversation.

Setup Requirements

A quiet space for the player to perform their exercise without distractions.

Point of Concentration

Guarded conversation

Side Coaching

Encourage the player to use facial expressions and gestures.
Remind them to keep their voice tone varied yet mysterious.
Suggest subtle changes in posture to show different emotions.

Points of Observation

Watch how well the player maintains intrigue without giving away details.
Observe the physicality used to convey unspoken thoughts.
Note the emotional shifts during the conversation.

Evaluation

Who was on the other end of the line?
What did the player think of the other person?
How did they use body language to communicate?

Examples

Example scenarios:

A girl nervously asking about a crush.
A person trying to decline an unwanted invitation.
A parent discussing a secret with a child.