Scene Painting
One by one individuals add details to a scene.
Variation: 2 players sculpt details as the group creates the scene
Scene: Players add before/during the scene
by Erica MarxGoal
practice working with objects and space
yes and building a scene
Instructions
As a verbal warmup:
One person begins with a verbal offer "there is a lamp"
The next person adds a single item or detail "The lamp has a thin white paper shade"
etc. until a sense of the scene is created
Physical Variation:
Have two players 'build' the objects and/or interact with the objects as they are created. These players may relate to each other as well.
In a scene:
This is a technique where players describe verbally things that exist within the improvised space. Usually you start by pointing to where the thing is, possibly miming using it or tracing its outline, saying "We see a..." or "There is a..." or some such variation followed by describing what the actual thing is.
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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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