Weather Exercise #1

Exercise Beginner 15 min 1–1

Description

In this exercise, one player focuses on embodying a specific type of weather or climate. The player will act out the physical sensations and experiences related to their chosen weather.

For example, if it's hot weather, the player might show heat by wiping sweat from their brow, while in a rain scenario, they might shiver and pull their clothes closer. The key is to fully engage the body to represent the weather.

Setup Requirements

A space that allows for movement.

Point of Concentration

kind of weather or climate player is experiencing.

Side Coaching

Encourage the player to use their entire body to express their weather.
Remind them to think about how the weather feels physically.
Suggest focusing on facial expressions to convey feelings.

Points of Observation

Is the player effectively using their body to show the weather?
Are there clear physical indicators of the weather type?
Do they maintain focus on the weather throughout their performance?

Evaluation

Was the representation of the weather convincing?
Did the player fully engage their body and expressions?
How well did they convey the sensation of their chosen weather?

Examples

For a sunny day: "The sun is beating down, and I feel sticky and tired."

For a windy day: "The wind is tugging at my clothes, and I’m trying to hold on to my hat."