Drama games i found - Posted by Lauren

Alphabet Conversation

Have a conversation where each sentence begins with the next letter of the alphabet. This may seem difficult at first, but improves with practice. If you get stuck, you can also use sounds to start a sentence, for example 'Mmmm' or 'tut-tut'. Here is an example:

A: Anyone seen my cat?
B: Black one, with funny eyes?
A: Can't say I remember.
B: Don't tell me you've forgotten what it looks like?
A: Every cat looks the same to me.
B: Fortunately, I found one yesterday
A: Gee, that's great!

• You could also try beginning somewhere in the middle of the alphabet. Then when you reach 'Z', return to 'A' until you arrive back where you started
• Try setting the scene or location before you start
• It's great for car journeys too!

Random Sound Story

Use some random sounds as the basis for creating a story.

How Do I Play It?

Split into groups of 5 or 6.

Ask each groups to come up with a selection of random sounds - with each member making one vocalised sound.

Next, the group decides on a sequence in which these sounds are made and practices it in that order.

Each group performs it's sound sequence in turn to the whole class.

Now the groups are asked to make up a strange story in which these sounds occur.

This game is good for a plot.

Master Master, Who Am I?

A game to encourage accent, a silly voice or character to disguise your identity.

How Do I Play It?

Start in a Drama circle.

Choose one participant to be Master and to be blindfolded. Tell the Master they are to listen carefully and try to identify the owner of the mysterious voice.

Choose another member to say the words "Master, Master, Who am I?" in a different voice. The blindfolded Master has to guess who is speaking.

I think this game would be excellent to play especially as our piece is about mistaken identity.