PITCHMAN is a solo exercise where each student-actor takes turns selling or demonstrating a product to the audience. After the initial speech, they must repeat it, this time adopting the characteristics of a pitchman.
Setup Requirements
Space for participants to perform in front of an audience.
Point of Concentration
Engagement with the audience
Side Coaching
Encourage high energy and enthusiasm.
Focus on eye contact with the audience.
Utilize body language to enhance the pitch.
Points of Observation
Engagement level of the student-actor with the audience.
Contrast between the initial speech and the pitchman's delivery.
Use of gibberish for improvisation.
Evaluation
What made the pitchman version more engaging?
How did audience interaction change the performance?
What strategies did you notice in effective pitches?
Examples
Example pitches could include: "Get your hands on this amazing blender! It's not just for smoothies—it's a kitchen revolution!"
"Introducing the latest gadget—guaranteed to make your life easier!"