Intro To Interactive Theatre Week 1 (11-17-2024)


Summary

The course introduced focuses on interactive theater, creating a non-competitive play environment, building trust, and developing characters and themes. Participants engage in four phases from being playful and communicative to ultimately performing. Dance routines with partners and groups of four are practiced, emphasizing collaboration and trust. The overall goal is to involve the audience in a unique and engaging performance experience, enhancing communication and storytelling skills through physical practice and language exploration.


Introduction and Logistics of the Course

The speaker introduces the course and explains the logistics, including the structure, duration, and goals of the course.

Course Goals

Detailed overview of the course goals, including creating a non-competitive play environment, building trust, developing interactive characters, exploring themes, and focusing on physical practice and language.

Phases of the Course

Explanation of the four phases of the course, starting from being playful and communicative to developing characters, themes, and eventually leading to a performance week.

Interactive Theater Experience

Discussion on past experiences in interactive theater, inspirations for the course, and the importance of involving and trusting the audience in the performance.

Dance Tutorial

Instructions for a four-step dance routine with partners and groups of four, involving specific movements and rotations.

Dance Instructions

Instructions for a dance routine involving couples and rotations.

Complicating the Dance

Adding complexity to the dance routine by introducing even and odd partners.

Rotating Couples

Rotating couples in different configurations while dancing.

Reflecting on the Games

Discussion on the non-competitive nature of the games played and the experience of playing together.

Future Plans

Announcement of upcoming activities and the concept of homework for participants.

Logo

Get your own AI Agent Today

Thousands of businesses worldwide are using Chaindesk Generative AI platform.
Don't get left behind - start building your own custom AI chatbot now!