In this exercise, two or more players perform a scene while the audience plugs their ears. The players must use both dialogue and actions to convey the scene without sound.
Setup Requirements
A space for performance and audience seating.
Point of Concentration
communicate a scene to a deaf audience.
Side Coaching
Emphasize physicality in actions to convey meaning.
Use facial expressions and body language effectively.
Encourage players to explore creative ways to show emotions.
Points of Observation
Look for clarity in physical storytelling.
Observe how well players engage the audience without dialogue.
Notice changes in scene dynamics when relying on actions.
Evaluation
Did the scene maintain animation and clarity?
Could the audience understand the story without hearing?