February 22nd
3 Chairs
Today's games used some of last period's concepts. We were to create an imaginary environment, and use our improvisational skills. The first game commenced with three people going to sit on three chairs in the front of the class. The three people were to create a scenario that would urge them to leave all at the same time! The catch was it all needed to be improvised, meaning none of the three could talk to each other about what they were going to do, nor could they speak while they were up there. The objective of the game was to see how we could create our environment, and how we could include others using improv.
I have to say it was nerve wracking watching people up there, and I wasn't even up yet! I kept on thinking of ways that I would lead or follow with my partners that would make the scenario go smoothly and effortlessly. Unfortunately thinking is cheap. My first partners, if my memory serves me well were tau and omar. While sitting up there I felt so silly, I had no idea what to do. I started giggling because there was utter silence going on between the three of us. I assume they didn't know what to do either. Until omar just got up and went off, and I went along with it. My second time was not any easier. I was with sarah, and andre. Again I didn't know what I was doing and once again I started giggling. Sarah offered me a joint and at first I ate it! And so did andre, of course we didn't know at the time. Our scenario ended with us getting the munchies, and needing food desperately. My whole experience in both and action and observation was intriguing. I found that sometimes the people on either side couldn't see what the audience could so that made it difficult. Another one was we couldn't talk. In action it took me awhile to get the hand of saying 'yes,' but with practice I'm sure i'll get the hang of it.
Room, I say
The second activity of the day used the same things as the last. Imagination and a bit of improvisation. We were supposed to imagine a room, basically create a little environment. We were then supposed to create a situation on our own, and the go into our environment acting the situation out. I immediately thought of McDonald's I don't know why. My scenario was first day on the job. I ran in late and apologized to my boss and got started immediately. I then attended to the customer, and put a little humor into it as well. My experience with it was very fun, I enjoyed it very much, but I feel that I could have made the cash register a little more realistic.
3 Chairs
Today's games used some of last period's concepts. We were to create an imaginary environment, and use our improvisational skills. The first game commenced with three people going to sit on three chairs in the front of the class. The three people were to create a scenario that would urge them to leave all at the same time! The catch was it all needed to be improvised, meaning none of the three could talk to each other about what they were going to do, nor could they speak while they were up there. The objective of the game was to see how we could create our environment, and how we could include others using improv.
I have to say it was nerve wracking watching people up there, and I wasn't even up yet! I kept on thinking of ways that I would lead or follow with my partners that would make the scenario go smoothly and effortlessly. Unfortunately thinking is cheap. My first partners, if my memory serves me well were tau and omar. While sitting up there I felt so silly, I had no idea what to do. I started giggling because there was utter silence going on between the three of us. I assume they didn't know what to do either. Until omar just got up and went off, and I went along with it. My second time was not any easier. I was with sarah, and andre. Again I didn't know what I was doing and once again I started giggling. Sarah offered me a joint and at first I ate it! And so did andre, of course we didn't know at the time. Our scenario ended with us getting the munchies, and needing food desperately. My whole experience in both and action and observation was intriguing. I found that sometimes the people on either side couldn't see what the audience could so that made it difficult. Another one was we couldn't talk. In action it took me awhile to get the hand of saying 'yes,' but with practice I'm sure i'll get the hang of it.
Room, I say
The second activity of the day used the same things as the last. Imagination and a bit of improvisation. We were supposed to imagine a room, basically create a little environment. We were then supposed to create a situation on our own, and the go into our environment acting the situation out. I immediately thought of McDonald's I don't know why. My scenario was first day on the job. I ran in late and apologized to my boss and got started immediately. I then attended to the customer, and put a little humor into it as well. My experience with it was very fun, I enjoyed it very much, but I feel that I could have made the cash register a little more realistic.
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