THEATRE GAME: LISA FRIEDMAN/MUSIC TEACHER, MUSICAL THEATRE DIRECTOR


Description

Today you are not going to portray your character... you are going to become someone elses character. 

Players

Minimum number of players: At least 5

Maximum number of players: No more than 10

Materials

Basic props used by the characters and some very basic costumes.

Space Required

rehearsal space or stage

Instructions

Each cast member will choose a new character by drawing a character name from a hat. It does not matter if you are a boy and choose a girl's character. (Since I do this with elementary age children, if they really do not want to play a character of the opposite sex I allow them to pick a different character of the same sex.) I will choose sections of scenes and have the kids work through the scene as their new character. I encourage them to use their face, voice and body and not depend upon props, etc. although props are available for them if they need to use them. It is a wonderful exercise for young kids as they are able to use what they have learned during rehearsals and take it to a different level. I also ask them to actually sing the songs of other characters. As they portray these characters I will stop them and direct them. I will also ask them questions regarding why they moved a certain way or why they said a line as they did. It is a very interesting game and the kids have a lot of fun. 

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