Description

This is a scene with 2 players, in which the lines are scripted. Here`s the script:

• (1) {Knocks on a door}
• (2) Come in. You know why I called you?
• (1) {Indicates she does not know why} n
• (2) {Hands 1 a (mimed) piece of paper}
• (1) I thought you wouldn`t take that into account?
• (2) You`re fired.
• (1) Fine. I hated that stupid job anyway.

Have the players play that scene. They need to stick to the script, but can really do anything as long as they don`t add any lines. It probably won`t be all that interesting.

Then make them replay the scene, but give them a side coaching (which the other player and the audience or the rest of the group don`t hear). See if the scenes become any more interesting. Things you might give a player could be

• You`re nervous, happy, sad, afraid of the other
• The other smells nice/stinks
• You`ve been eating beans/garlic
• You turn into a crow/monkey/cow
• You are in a wheelchair
• You try to make a pass at the other
• Your underwear doesn`t quite fit (too small)
• You are a bit deaf, you can`t find your glasses, you loose a contact, loose your dentures
• You are a kleptomaniac

Notes

Players can do quite a lot without deviating from the script. They can build/open doors, windows, cabinets, make all kinds of noises or faces.

Remind players they can switch status. Perhaps they could try and make clear what`s on the note? Is it bad, or petty, or funny, or sad?

Variations

Feel free to come up with a different scene, with different lines.

See also Fast Food Stanislawski .