4. IMPROVISATION WITH OBSTACLES
Conflict creates action.
Exercise A: Shared Goal in Silence
Both actors want:
Exercise B: Conflicting Objectives in Silence
Exercise C: Hidden Obstacle
Actor A: "You cannot say the word 'yes.'" Or: "You must hide that you're upset."
Partner doesn't know. Monologue or Scene unfolds naturally.
Exercise D: Environmental Obstacle
Simple task: Set the table.
Conflict creates action.
Exercise A: Shared Goal in Silence
Both actors want:
- The last chair.
- Only one gets it.
- No physical aggression.
- They must negotiate.
Exercise B: Conflicting Objectives in Silence
- Actor A: Get your friend to stay.
- Actor B: Leave immediately.
Exercise C: Hidden Obstacle
Actor A: "You cannot say the word 'yes.'" Or: "You must hide that you're upset."
Partner doesn't know. Monologue or Scene unfolds naturally.
Exercise D: Environmental Obstacle
Simple task: Set the table.
- Obstacle: The lights keep flickering.
- Or: You're carrying something extremely fragile.
- Or: You're late.