Number of players: 3 Tags: Performance, exercise
When: This is a game we do in performances, and it is an easy exercise
Overview: Each player in the scene is given their own number between 1 and 7 as assigned by the audience. This is the number of words that player must use each time they speak during the game.
Introduction: "For this scene, I’d like a number between 1 and 7 for Player A."
“Now a different number between 1 and 7 for Player B.”
“Another one for Player C”
“During this scene, each time a player speaks, they can only use that number of words. No more, and no less!”
Details: When selecting words for each player, try to get one with a small count (1 to 2), a medium count (3 to 5), and a large count (6 to 7).
A player should not do a set of words and then do another set of words without at least one other player speaking between the sets.
It’s important that a player should be allowed to get all their words out. Don’t cut off a player with 7 words after they’ve only spoken 4. They must speak all 7 before someone else says a line.
It’s helpful if players finish each other’s sentences, especially for those who have a small number of words.