This works on trusting your instincts, being creative and remaining in the moment. Always be actively listening to the other actors on stage and respond accordingly.
The name of the game:
"THIS JUST IN"
Before You Start
Group forms a circle. This could be done sitting or standing.
Find a microphone to pass that does not have to work.
How to Play
The first time through the director can jump off the activity by holding the microphone like a reporter and creating a crazy news headline that is being announced to an imaginary camera. “THIS JUST IN, An elephant escaped from the zoo and bought a house in Los Angeles” This can be whatever you want. Explain that all headlines must start with “This Just In” but to try and be as creative as possible.
The first person quickly passes the microphone to the next person in the circle. Their goal is to take ONE word from the previous headline and create a brand new one inspired by that one stolen word. Going back to the Elephant example. The next person could say, “THIS JUST IN, there was a blizzard in LOS ANGELES that dumped 8 feet of snow over the weekend.” They stole the word Los Angeles. I recommend passing it around the circle in order so the hand off is quick and the participants do not have a lot of time to think. They have to trust their instincts and come up with the first thing that pops into their head based on the person before. It is good practice to listen to your scene partners and to always remain in the moment. Don’t create your headline ahead of time as you wait. Be inspired by the actor before them.
Continue until everyone has had at least once chance to create a headline.
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