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.