In this exercise, a single player interacts with a large, entangling object. The goal is to immerse oneself in the experience of the object rather than focusing on disentangling from it.
Setup Requirements
A large object (like a parachute or a set of tree branches) and enough space to move around it.
Point of Concentration
on the selected object
Side Coaching
Encourage the player to fully express their connection to the object.
Remind them to keep the focus on the object, not on themselves.
Use vivid physicality to explore the relationship with the object.
Points of Observation
Watch for the player's physical engagement with the object.
Note how they maintain focus on the object throughout the exercise.
Pay attention to their creative interpretations of the object's characteristics.
Evaluation
How did the player embody the object?
What emotions or themes emerged during the exercise?
Did the player effectively keep their concentration on the object?
Examples
Imagining being caught in a spider web.
Acting as if entangled with a giant octopus.
Interpreting the feelings of being enveloped by a parachute.