Orientation Game #3

Exercise Beginner 20 min 5–15

Description

In this exercise, one player begins an activity on stage. Other players join in one at a time, each knowing their character's identity. The first player doesn't know who they are but must engage and accept each new character.
For example, a man might be hanging drapes when a woman enters and asserts her role as his wife, guiding how he should behave.

Setup Requirements

A stage or open space for players to enter and interact.

Point of Concentration

on the activity with character relationships emerging

Side Coaching

  • Encourage players to fully embrace their characters.
  • Remind the first player to respond authentically to each new character.
  • Allow for spontaneity, even if the scene becomes chaotic.

Points of Observation

  • Look for signs of relationship development among characters.
  • Observe how players blend their character identities with the ongoing activity.

Evaluation

  • Did players effectively show or communicate their character relationships?
  • Did they stay focused on the main activity?

Examples

  • Woman: “Now, dear, you know that’s not the way I want them hung!”
  • Child: “But Mom, it's just supposed to look nice!”

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