Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): 2.2 Warm-up: The Name Game

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Warm-up: The Name Game

Introduction

Drama warm-ups and games help actors relax, get rid of any anxieties, and limber up in preparation for the physical demands of a performance. Drama games and acting exercises also help actors train their voices for performance, practice listening and communicating, and collaborate with others. This week's warm-up is called "The Name Game".

How to Play

1. The group stands in a circle.

2. Everyone will put a movement or action with their name.

3. Once each person does their action and says their name, the group copies that person's action and name.

4. Keep going in order around the circle. Each person will do an action and say their name, and the group copies it.

5. Play the game more than once; try to get faster each time, and have no pauses in the flow of the actions and names.

Example

Watch the video below for an example of how to play. Then play together as a class.

Video: Theatre Game #1- Action Names

Drama Menu. (2020, Jan 30). Theatre Game #1- Action Names. [Video] YouTube. https://youtu.be/PYbXdJEZhbA?si=DoPVFtyVSiSiBE17

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