Tableau x2 - ensemble creates a tableau for
each scene, cast considers similarities and
differences between the two by
comparing/contrasting to gain insights
"On my Command' - director calls a series
of commands such as 'sky, floor, centre,
walls'. The ensemble continue without the
commands - Woyzeck does the opposite to
the rest of the ensemble to highlight
themes of isolation/confustion
Metaphor - ensemble creates a
tableau to reflect a metaphor in each
scene
"Walk, Clap/Freeze, Pose" - Director
calls the series of commands, adding
a theme/issue after the clap; actors
create a still image/pose to reflect
the theme
Mood/Atmosphere
Respond to Music - director
selects 2 pieces of music,
actors respond using
movement, compare and
contrast
Entrances and Exits - experiment with
actors entering and exiting at various
points; reflect insights regarding stage
type/audience impact
Drumming - crowd scenes
enter/exit to the beat,
variations of pace, rhythm
and tempo for the end of
one scene and the
beginning of another
Narration - actors improvise a
narration to create a link
between two scenes and
provide insight
Lighting States - explore
the impact of different
lighting states at the
end of one scene and
the beginning of
another; e.g. full wash
to spotlight and vice
versa
Alexander Technique - Breath - slow intake
of breath, exhale the emotion of the lines
at the end of one scene and the beginning
of the next
Identify the mood at the end
of one scene and the
beginning of another