Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): 4.2 Warm-up: Props

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Warm-up: Props

This week, you will use your imagination with a theater game called Props. For this game, you will need to find a prop or object in your classroom. Consider the potential transformations for the prop beyond its current form or function. For example, a pencil could be a magic wand.

Directions

1. Find a prop or object (for example, a jacket or pencil)

2. Take 2 minutes to think of the many ways you can use the prop other than how it is used.

3. Get into a group of 3 or 4.

4. Each person will take turns going around the circle and showing how their prop can be used.

5. If someone runs out of ways their prop can be used, they are out of the game. Ideas cannot be repeated.

6. The last person standing is the winner.

Watch the video to see a demonstration of how to play.

Video: Props! | Theater Games Thursday

Northwest Children's Theater & School. (2020, May 7). Props! | Theater Games Thursday. [Video] YouTube. https://youtu.be/XBHwABz_Ctc?si=XaslBhA9MRRY5hza

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

Guiding Questions

As a class or with a partner, answer the following questions:

1. Which item did you think made the best prop?

2. Which item did you think made the funniest prop?