We
A trio builds a scene in a collective perspective: all lines are framed in first person plural. The exercise warms up group awareness and attention to shared goals and can unexpectedly reveal relationships.
Players
3
Full description
Setup and Launch
Bring three participants on stage. Give the instruction: every new thought must be spoken from the group's perspective — starting with the word "we." Explain that the scene naturally turns into a collective brainstorm around a shared problem or planning for next steps.
How It Works
The scene runs as a continuous flow of short statements, maintaining shared focus and group energy.
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Start: one participant formulates the first "we…" thought, setting a common theme — a problem to solve or a direction for planning.
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Development: the others add new "we…" thoughts, expanding the search for a solution or specifying steps of the plan.
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Pattern break: if the group manages to detour around or break the usual brainstorm flow without violating the "we" rule, the scene begins to weave interesting relationships among participants.
Maintain clarity of the rule (each new thought starts with "we") and momentum so the group stays in shared focus.
Key rules
Clearly state the rule: begin every new thought with the word 'we.'
Keep focus on a shared task — finding a solution to a problem or making a plan.
Encourage pattern-breaking: let relationships emerge through the 'we' framework.
Context
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