Caught in the Act Activity
Caught in a shape, participants explore movement while maintaining their shape. This activity works with movement and concentration while using the body (one of the three drama tools).
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Career or Job Imitation Activity
Career / Job Imitation Activity
Teams of four imitate activities associated with a career or job. The focus is on physical work [using the body from the drama tools]. One should allow extra time for planning & discussion when working with younger participants (i.e. 1st to 3rd grades).
Blind Walk Activity
Blind Walk Activity
This partner activity requires blindfolds for half the class. Listening and teamwork are stressed as participants work with partners.
Basic Charades Activity
Basic Charades Activity
Participants physically act out book, movie, and song titles. We provide the traditional charade signals. Sample titles are provided as well for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Advanced Balloon Sphere Activity
Advanced Balloon Sphere Activity
Participants are encased in an imaginary sphere and experiment with movement that is restricted by defined space.
Balloon Ride Activity
Balloon Ride Activity
No props are needed in this activity where participants inflate an imaginary balloon or bubble and take a ride inside.
Animal Observation Activity
Animal Observation Activity
This activity works best with a trip to the zoo. Actors observe animals in detail and create characters based on their observation.
Animal Freeze Activity
Animal Freeze Activity
Participants imitate animals while listening to signals that freeze and unfreeze them. Build listening and animal characterization skills with this activity.
Alice in Wonderland Activity
Alice in Wonderland Activity
No props needed for this imaginative activity. Participants imagine being different heights, from teeny tiny to very large, and move about imaginary settings.
Airplane Control Tower Activity
Airplane Control Tower Activity
Blindfolds are needed for this activity. In partners, participants guide a fellow actor through an obstacle course of chairs and props assembled around the room.