Non-human scene
Director calls out a scene location (ie. movie theater) and everyone assumes a non-human item in the scene (ie. wad of bubble gum on the floor)
by Erica MarxGoal
have people embody items in the scene
practice being specific
understand that it's all about the relationships
Instructions
Director calls out a location (ie. movie theater) and everyone silently assumes a non-human item in the scene (ie. wad of bubble gum on the floor). Then the director asks each person to identify what they are.
Scene ideas
college dorm room at 6AM
kindergarten classroom
a hipsters lunchbox
a box of crayons
a food truck at a festival
Options
This can be the beginning of a group scene. The items begin talking to one another
Could be good warm up to I am a Tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q_eew799as
Background
learned by me (Erica Marx) in the Non-human workshop by Craig Uhlir at the Improv Retreat 2018
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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