It's Tuesday
Each person responds with dramatic emotion to a neutral line
by Erica MarxGoal
get familiar with emotion coming first and justification secondly
Materials
Instructions
A initiates with "It's Tuesday"
B responds emotionally, dramatically, immediately and then justifies their emotions
Note - can be played with cards that give the emotion or just coming up with emotion
B calms down and then gives A a neutral line
A responds with dramatic emotion to the line
Note: Classic version has the scenes be unrelated. It seems natural that people gravitate toward a cohesive narrative.
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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