Closing Tableau
Whole group forms a sculpture of their experience, I am a tree style
by Erica MarxGoal
Reflect on impact and create personal meaning
Creates group bonding with shared build
Instructions
Follows I am a Tree or explain sculpture mechanics of one at a time build, state & take form.
Ask group to reflect on experience. Was there a moment that had meaning for you? What did you learn? What struck you? What are you taking with you etc. You will allow a single word or phrase to come to you.
Announce that we'll have 15 seconds of shared silence before beginning.
(silence)
Prompt how to use their word/concept and translate to "I am...". For example, if my word was kindness, I may come in and "I am kindness" (gesture). Or if my word was support, I would "I am support" (gesture)
Instructor gestures or otherwise indicates beginning.
Sculpture forms
Take photo
Optional: Encourage players to take this perspective with them, be this throughout their day and see what happens.
Optional: Group discussion / paired debrief on this.
Background
Variation on Takeaway Tree. In this case people are not "taking away" like I would do for a class that is disbanding. This is beautiful for a team or group that will keep working together.
Author
I lead a team that helps multi-stakeholder groups tackle high-stakes, complex work with clarity and connection. We design and guide strategic planning sessions, workshops, retreats, and conferences where people think well together, make sound decisions, and take coordinated action. Our team is trained in improvisational theater, and as active members of the International Applied Improvisation Network, we bring adaptable, creative methods that build trust, surface essential perspectives, and keep momentum strong. We also share what we know, offering facilitator training that blends inclusive process design with the flexibility and presence of improv.
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