HOLD IT! C

Exercise Beginner 10 min 2–10

Description

In this exercise, players establish a scene by agreeing on the elements of Where, Who, and What. After these are determined, they must each achieve a distinct physical expression and be instructed to "Hold it!" Players then retain one or two physical characteristics throughout the scene.

Setup Requirements

Open space for movement.

Point of Concentration

retaining physical aspects

Side Coaching

Encourage players to focus on their chosen physical traits.
Remind them to maintain energy and commitment to their character.
Suggest exaggeration in physical expressions for clarity.

Points of Observation

Watch how physical traits affect interaction and dynamics between players.
Note the creativity in maintaining the chosen characteristics.
Look for how these traits influence the scene's development.

Evaluation

Did the physical characteristics influence the players’ choices of Where, Who, and What?
How did the physicality affect the scene's overall effectiveness?
What worked well and what could be improved?

Examples

Example physical traits:

Pulled-in chin
Extra weight on one side
Stance of a superhero