Description: Player A (additional player may be added if capable/desired) is given a suggestion for a scene that they must act out wordlessly. Because of the pantomime nature of the game and loss of verbal communication, more specific suggestions can be given to scenes involving more than one player.
Tips: Choose players with reliable physical presence, as well as a firm grip on silent communication onstage. Players should not try to push complex scenes and instead should focus on establishing a problem.
Gimmicks: Outlandish, exaggerated physical movements work well when paired with just as exaggerated facial expressions.
Variants: Also known as Silent Film or Mimes. A version of the game called To the Talkies can be played with two players and a moderator, who at random intervals will cue the players to start speaking (and likewise cuing silence). This game is also often connected to Sound Effects.
Tips: Choose players with reliable physical presence, as well as a firm grip on silent communication onstage. Players should not try to push complex scenes and instead should focus on establishing a problem.
Gimmicks: Outlandish, exaggerated physical movements work well when paired with just as exaggerated facial expressions.
Variants: Also known as Silent Film or Mimes. A version of the game called To the Talkies can be played with two players and a moderator, who at random intervals will cue the players to start speaking (and likewise cuing silence). This game is also often connected to Sound Effects.
This is a game called Chaplin, where our player will be acting out a silent film scene for you. For this scene, I'll need a problem for our character to be facing.
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