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A warmup for natural everyday dialogue and shared attention: four people play a family dinner, starting in silence by working with imaginary objects then transitioning to calm conversation. Food and the table are just the background; conflicts and family gathering cliches are av…
A scene game where a participant can take over a partner's move in the moment by saying "I can do better!", briefly naming the change, and immediately showing the alternative. Useful for training precise observation of choices in a scene and careful editing without dismissivenes…
A long-form where a singer-narrator steers the story with improvised ballads and the ensemble plays out scenes between verses — all transitions driven by song, no blackouts needed.
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