Working Out Your Acting Muscles

Imagination
As we grow up we forget how to use this muscle. Playing games helps us to remember how to use it. It also helps us get over the hurdles of fear and complacency, allowing us to have fun. When we are enjoying ourselves, we forget about the things that are scary or are a little too difficult. In the midst of play, we starty to remember how to imagine.

1. Story Telling in a circle – One person starts story and passes it on to the next one to continue the story.
2. Alphabetical Story Telling – Players stand in rows and begin story but the first word of their sentence must begin according to the alphabet sequence.
3. Occupational Entry – Players given occupation and as they enter the door they must begin to establish their occupation
4. Statues/Tableaus – Give a word and teams form statues that depict the word.
5. Machines
6. Invisible Ball – Sit in a circle. Teacher shows a ball shape, size and weight. As ball is passed remember to retain shape, size and weight. After one round, change size or weight.

• SEE WHAT IS HANDED TO YOU
• WHAT MUSCLES WILL YOU USE TO CARRY SUCH WEIGHT
• KEEP IT CONSISTENT
• SEE WHAT IS HANDED TO YOU.