The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

Two players stand opposite each other and maintain eye contact. Player A tells a story. Player B periodically holds up a hand to either side showing one to five fingers. Without looking at the hand, Player A says the number of fingers showing, then continues with the story.

Notes

• The story can be from real life or improvised.
• The numbers do not have to be incorporated into the story.
• Hold the hands at different locations in Player A’s peripheral vision.
• It doesn’t matter if Player A gets the numbers wrong.
• This exercise strengthens players’ soft focus.