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Silent Scenes

Aanya

Description

A silent performance game where groups communicate a full scene using only movement and expression.

Details

Mixed Age

Any number of players

10 to 30 minutes

Materials required

Tags

Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Reflection, Calm/Reflective, Visual Memory, Critical/ Strategic Thinking

Instructions:

1. Assign a short scene prompt to a group of students. (Eg: Family at a picnic,

2. Give the group time to plan without using words.

3. The group acts out the scene silently.

4. The audience watches closely for clues.

5. Audience members guess what situation is being shown.

Variations & tips:

1. Add a surprise prop halfway through that must be incorporated.
2. Replay the same scene as if it happened in a different place or time.

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