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Permalink Reply by Tess on November 5, 2009 at 12:40pm

You should play some improv games. its always a fun thing for everyone to do

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Permalink Reply by David Rigano on November 5, 2009 at 4:05pm

I can think of a book that's mapped out like a lesson plan with loads of great activities, but it's designed for adults. Still, many of the activities are not age-specific, though a number of the examples are a little adult, and some of the more difficult activities are designed for more mature performers.

But it's still the best book out there on improv (imho) and especially on how an actor can use improv in his or her scripted performance. Because, let's face it, most of us don't turn out to be improv performers, but it can be more than just fun games to pass the time in drama club. The book is called Improv for Actors and it's by Dan Diggles. Reading the book is about as close as you get to actually taking a class with him, and the information he gives is invaluable.

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Permalink Reply by Blair Andrew Russell on November 5, 2009 at 4:32pm

Yeah "improv" games are really good, There are a lot that help work on many different skills, they're not like "who's line" but they are really helpful, sometimes emotional, you should really look at a book for improv ideas,
you could also:
Watch shows
Have costumes parties( theatre kids love costumes)
it depends on what you guys do and what it is for...

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