In this exercise, players will use exaggerated physical traits to create characters. Each player decides on a 'Who', 'Where', and 'What' and then embodies their character with distinct physical qualities.
Setup Requirements
Open space for movement.
Point of Concentration
Exaggerated physical qualities
Side Coaching
Encourage players to really commit to the physical exaggeration.
Remind them to move around the space while maintaining their characters.
Ask players to use their entire bodies in their portrayals.
Points of Observation
Observe how players maintain their character traits throughout the scene.
Watch for creativity in how they use their physicality.
Note the interactions between characters and their physical representations.
Evaluation
What did you enjoy about using physical exaggeration?
How did it affect your character development?
What challenges did you face in maintaining your character's qualities?
Examples
Examples of exaggerated traits may include:
A player acting like a tall giant with elongated limbs.
A character with legs as pogo sticks, bouncing around.
A short, round ball-like character trying to roll across the stage.