Story of Your Name
Goal
create connection between participants
Instructions
In this game to participants pair off in each town and 30 seconds to one minute story to the other. This could be the story of their name, their first Pat, their first job or anything else that the instructor thinks might be interesting to listen to and connect the two participants. While the participant is telling their story the other person remains silent. The goal is to listen without interrupting, redirecting, hijacking, or distracting. At the end of the first persons 30 seconds to one minute story, the other participants tells their story while the first story teller remain silent. During the dBrief have them retell the story that the other person told them.
Background
https://dbp.theatredance.utexas.edu/
See Kat Koppett's book too
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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