In this exercise, a single player takes the stage to portray a character who is physically immobilized. The character is faced with an outside threat that adds tension to the situation.
Setup Requirements
Open stage space for performance.
Point of Concentration
inability to move
Side Coaching
Encourage strong physicality to convey immobility.
Focus on facial expressions to reflect fear or anxiety.
Maintain a clear connection to the perceived threat.
Points of Observation
Watch for how the actor uses body language to express fear.
Note the tension created by the threat.
Observe how the actor engages with the audience despite immobility.
Evaluation
What feelings did the actor evoke in you?
How effectively did they convey their character's struggle?
What techniques worked well in communicating immobility?
Examples
Example scenario: A paralyzed man in a wheelchair senses someone sneaking up behind him.