Sit, Stand, Lean
A challenging three-person scene game that teaches adaptability and watching your scene partners, since at every moment one player must sit, one must lean, and one must stand.
Group Size
3–3
Duration
2 to 5 minutes per scene
Formation
Stage and audience
Setting
Indoor
Energy Level
Medium
Activity Level
Somewhat Active
Materials Needed
One or more chairs, or similar objects to lean on and sit in.
Physical Contact
None
How to Lead It
The leader provides one or more chairs or similar objects for the scene. Three people perform an improvised scene. At every moment, one person must be sitting, one must be leaning on or against something such as a chair, and the other must be standing or walking. When one player changes position, the others have to adjust so the three positions are always covered. The performers end the scene when it feels right.
Adapting for Group Size
Three performers at a time. Others watch and rotate in for the next scene.
Origin: Improv folk tradition
Leaders Who Teach This
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