Basic Blind

Exercise Beginner 20 min 2–10

Description

In this exercise, teams of two or more participants will wear blindfolds while performing a scene. The exercise emphasizes movement and interaction with props without sight. Teams prepare a simple scene using the elements of Where, Who, and What, ensuring that 'not seeing' is part of the action.

Players will explore a scenario, such as a tea party, where they must hand items to one another using real props in their environment.

Setup Requirements

Blindfolds, a variety of real props and set pieces, a telephone.

Point of Concentration

The blindfolded players are to move about the stage as if they can see.

Side Coaching

Justify that groping!
Follow through on that action!
Find the chair you were looking for!
Hang up your hat!
Be adventurous!

Points of Observation

Observe if actors move naturally while groping for items.
Watch for justification of movements based on their Who and What.
Check if movements are adventurous or if players hesitate due to anxiety.
Ensure players remain blindfolded if they leave the area.
Monitor for peeking during the scene.

Evaluation

Did they move naturally?
Were all movements justified by their scene elements?
Was the justification engaging?
How adventurous were the players?

Examples

Examples of actions include:

Struggling to find a teapot while feeling around.
Reaching for a chair and becoming aware of the surrounding space.
Passing items to one another while narrating their actions.