The physical playfulness and energy of this game can provide a nice short-form “out” if the energy of your show is sagging a little.
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“S” is for “Shape of Show”
“Shape of Show” combines both past learnt wisdom with current in-the-moment discoveries.
Game Library: “On the Back Word Endowments”
I like that this games requires players to both give and receive clues as the scene unfolds.
“S” is for “Secrets”
Psssst… here are some thoughts on “Secrets” and improv.
Game Library: “Typewriter”
Does anyone use a “Typewriter” any more? Here’s a new game with an old name.
“S” is for “Scene Painting”
“Scene Painting” serves as the first improv “S” and refers to the craft of bringing the stage to life with little more than your descriptive words.
Game Library: “Rhyme Fire-Line”
“Rhyme Fire-Line” builds critical skills, forges ensemble, and dusts off your improv cobwebs before you head into the gauntlet of more complex scene work.
“R” is for “Rhyme”
It is time for some rhyme… pointers.
Game Library: “Here Comes the Bus”
“Here Comes the Bus” allows players to explore contrasting relationships and energies. It’s also easily expanded into a long-form offering.
“R” is for “Relationship”
The “R” in “CROW” stands for “Relationship.”