JUMP EMOTION

Exercise Intermediate 30 min 2–6

Description

In this exercise, players will explore radical emotional shifts during a scene. Each player selects a different inner action to incorporate, such as shifting from fear to heroism or love to pity.

Players will work within a specified setting (Where), characters (Who), and scenario (What) to embody these changes effectively, using floorplans to maintain a coherent stage setup.

Setup Requirements

An open performance space with marked floorplans for staging.

Point of Concentration

changing from one emotion (inner action) to another

Side Coaching

Encourage clear emotional shifts by emphasizing physicality and vocal changes.
Monitor the flow of the scene to help players maintain focus.
Utilize floorplans to enhance spatial awareness and dynamics.

Points of Observation

Watch for the clarity of emotional transitions.
Notice how changes affect character interactions.
Evaluate the overall dramatic impact of the shifts.

Evaluation

What emotions were most effectively conveyed?
How did the emotional transitions enhance the scene?
What challenges arose during the shifts?

Examples

Example scenario: Where— a foxhole. Who— two soldiers. What— a dangerous mission. Emotional jumps— #1 anger to understanding; #2 fear to heroism.

As they navigate their perilous situation, soldier #1's anger at soldier #2's cowardice turns to empathy when soldier #2 bravely risks his life to save him.