Eye contact scene initiation

begin scene with partners making silent eye contact 

Duration: Any
Participants: Any
Erica Marxby 

Goal

reinforce connection with scene partner

Instructions

Warm up
In circle or pairs. One person imagines a relationship situation that they know and tries to communicate it telepathically to their partner via just their eyes and face expression. Silence for 30 seconds. Then Player 2 tries to guess the relationship.  As scene initiation, player 2 breaks silence and begins the scene.

Or both player are silent and either can break into scene

Author

I help teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best in both virtual and in-person environments. As an executive and leadership coach, I design highly engaging experiences where people can think together, navigate challenges, and strengthen the way they work. With a background in leadership coaching, facilitation, and applied improvisation, I create interactive retreats, conferences, and networking events that energize participants and create lasting impact. My work creates the conditions for psychological safety, honest communication, and deep collaboration, allowing teams to build trust, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results together. I am deeply committed to mission-driven organizations. As a board member of the International Applied Improvisation Network, I partner with nonprofit and social justice leaders to help their teams thrive in fast-changing environments.

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