Eye Contact #2

Exercise Intermediate 20 min 2–10

Description

This exercise engages two or more players in making direct eye contact while performing a scene. Participants agree on the specifics of the scene, including characters and setting.

It helps refine actors' awareness and focus, encouraging deeper connections with other players and their environment.

Setup Requirements

Open space suitable for group movement and interaction.

Point of Concentration

Direct eye contact with others and objects.

Side Coaching

Encourage persistent eye contact to build connection.
Remind players to focus their gaze on the prop or area they reference.

Points of Observation

Watch for consistent, direct eye contact among players.
Observe how eye contact enhances energy in the scene.

Evaluation

Did the actors successfully create a connection through eye contact?
Did they demonstrate heightened focus during exchanges?

Examples

Example 1: Mary enters the room to visit John.

John: "Hello, Mary." (Eye contact to Mary)
John: "Won’t you come into the room?" (Eye contact to room)

Example 2: Mary responds.

Mary: "Here’s the book I said I’d bring." (Eye contact to book)
Mary: "Do you want it?" (Eye contact to John)