The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

Two players play a scene. Someone outside the scene calls either “Speak” or “Do.” Player A makes a verbal or physical offer, based on the instruction. Then the players wait for the next instruction, which Player B fulfills when the instruction is given. The scene continues, with players taking turns making verbal or physical offers as instructed.

Notes

• This exercise helps players practice making physical and verbal offers.
• This also helps players avoid becoming talking heads.
• The word “Both” can be called, in which case the player makes a physical and verbal offer at the same time.