TRAPPED

Game Beginner 10 min 1–1

Description

In this solo improv game, the player chooses a location where they are trapped. Their goal is to perform a solo scene that showcases their attempts to escape from this situation.

Setup Requirements

An open space for movement.

Point of Concentration

Creative escaping from situations.

Side Coaching

  • Encourage physicality in the escape attempts.
  • Use voice changes to express emotions.
  • Make the escape as imaginative as possible.

Points of Observation

  • Watch for creativity in the escape techniques.
  • Observe how the player builds tension in the scene.
  • Note the use of humor or drama in their performance.

Evaluation

  • What worked well in the escape scene?
  • How could the player add more detail to their scenario?
  • What emotions were conveyed effectively?

Examples

Examples of trapped locations:
  • Caught in a bear trap
  • Stuck inside a tree trunk
  • Locked in an elevator

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