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I Am a Tree / I Take It with Me

A warmup for physicality and group mind. One player steps in, strikes a pose, and names what they are — two others build on it; the first player leaves taking one with them, and the cycle restarts.

Full description

Setup and Launch

Players stand in a circle. Briefly explain the goal: we're learning to read each other's offers and build shared images using body and voice. Walk through the sequence: the first player steps into the center, strikes a pose, and declares what they are. Two more players join one at a time, each adding to the picture. Then the first player leaves and takes one person with them — the remaining player restarts the cycle.

Flow

  1. First offer. Player A steps into the center, strikes a pose, and announces what they are — for example, arms raised overhead: "I am a tree."

  2. Second offer. Player B enters and adds to the image with a new pose and declaration. They should connect to what's already there: "I am the dog peeing on the tree."

  3. Third offer. Player C completes the picture by building on both A and B — not just one of them: "I am the owner walking the dog."

  4. Reset and continue. Player A says who they're taking with them, and both leave. Player B stays, repeats their line, and becomes the seed for the next round. New players jump in to build on that fresh offer.

The images don't have to be literal — abstract or metaphorical connections land just as well. Example: A says "I am a tree," B says "I am acid rain" and mimes falling on A, C says "I am conservation" and stretches an imaginary umbrella over A.

Key rules

  • Step in, strike a pose, and say what you are — one clear sentence, one clear shape.

  • Each new player builds on what's already there, connecting to the existing offers rather than starting fresh.

  • Player C yes-ands both previous offers, not just Player A's — the picture should link all three.

  • After three players are in, Player A picks one to take and leaves. The remaining player keeps their pose and line, seeding the next round.

Context

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