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Remote-Control Storyteller

Purpose

This exercise teaches a storyteller when to extend a platform and when to advance action. For Storytelling.

How it is done

Form groups of two or three players. One tells a story, and the others control him with gestures.

A flat horizontal gesture means extend the platform. The storyteller should now describe the characters, the location, the setting etc. in more detail.

A pointing gesture means advance the action. The storyteller should bring up some change, by letting the characters act.

A heart-touching gesture means show emotion. The storyteller should tell how the characters feel.