Rhythm: The Games Slideshow Remote Control Remote Control Sing It Sing It TV News Synonyms (children’s story in the style of a movie) Synonyms (children’s story in the style of a movie) A Day in the Life Spon Poe

Slideshow Give one player a big activity, perhaps a trip through the jungle, or the construction of a home. Give one player a big activity, perhaps a trip through the jungle, or the construction of a home. This player needs to present a slide show; the other players will play what is in the slides. This player needs to present a slide show; the other players will play what is in the slides. The idea is that the story is built both by the presenter, and by the images the other players present in the slides. The idea is that the story is built both by the presenter, and by the images the other players present in the slides. players should not simply just `build` what the narrator has described, but to extend it, to build/show the sequel or next step in the story. players should not simply just `build` what the narrator has described, but to extend it, to build/show the sequel or next step in the story.

Remote Control A host runs a “remote control” A host runs a “remote control” The players act out what is on the TV The players act out what is on the TV ANYTHING a remote control can do, the players must also do ANYTHING a remote control can do, the players must also do At the end, the players must rewind EVERY event or channel to the beginning At the end, the players must rewind EVERY event or channel to the beginning Be creative: use Spanish subtitles, do “frame within a frame”, etc. Be creative: use Spanish subtitles, do “frame within a frame”, etc.

Da Doo Ron Ron Ron 4 players sing a improvised song about a subject, given by the audience, on the tune of Do Ron Ron. 4 players sing a improvised song about a subject, given by the audience, on the tune of Do Ron Ron. the players dance as they sing. the players dance as they sing. Lyrics Lyrics “Met her/him on a Monday and her name was _________ “Met her/him on a Monday and her name was _________ Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron “Somebody told me that ___________ “Somebody told me that ___________

Da Doo Ron Ron 2 “Met her/him on a Monday and her name was _________ (rhyme) “Met her/him on a Monday and her name was _________ (rhyme) Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron “Somebody told me that ___________ (rhyme) “Somebody told me that ___________ (rhyme) Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron Yeah her/his name was ________ line 1 Yeah her/his name was ________ line 1 And ________________ line 3 And ________________ line 3 And __________________ (new rhyme) And __________________ (new rhyme) Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron Da Doo Ron Ron Ron, Da Doo Ron Ron

Sing It Teams must act out a scene and burst into a style of song chosen by the audience whenever the host says “Sing it!”. Teams must act out a scene and burst into a style of song chosen by the audience whenever the host says “Sing it!”. Points for style and continuity of the plot. Points for style and continuity of the plot.

Instant Video Give a microphone to the sound-effect player, who should sit to one side of the stage. Ask the audience to suggest a task, such as cleaning the house or starting the car. car Assign a player to begin acting out the scene silently. He should mime out various sound-producing actions, such as opening doors or stacking boxes, but should not make any noise at all, at any time. Create sound effects that fit the scene. The player with the microphone must provide appropriate noises for each action mimed on stage. Add extra sound effects that are not the result of anything being acted out. These add to the scene and will be quickly acted upon by a good player. 6 Continue the scene until it reaches a logical conclusion

TV News 3-4 players, who play characters in a TV newscast. 3-4 players, who play characters in a TV newscast. One-Two will be the lead anchor One-Two will be the lead anchor another will do the weather another will do the weather and the third is a reporter at a location. and the third is a reporter at a location. Then, a newscast is played. Then, a newscast is played. A fifth member could do sports A fifth member could do sports

Synonyms A children’s story will be retold three different ways A children’s story will be retold three different ways The three ways will change the style of the story The three ways will change the style of the story For example: Cinderella as a horror movie, a sitcom featuring the stepsisters, and an infomercial for glass slippers. For example: Cinderella as a horror movie, a sitcom featuring the stepsisters, and an infomercial for glass slippers.

A Day in the Life The MC picks a member of the audience and interviews this person about their average (work) day. The MC picks a member of the audience and interviews this person about their average (work) day. Questions asked may include `What is your job?", "Where do you live, with who?", "What are your hobbies?", "How do you get to work?", "Who are your colleagues?", and more. Questions asked may include `What is your job?", "Where do you live, with who?", "What are your hobbies?", "How do you get to work?", "Who are your colleagues?", and more. The players then improvise a day in the life of this audience member, based on the elements provided by the interview. The players then improvise a day in the life of this audience member, based on the elements provided by the interview.

Sound Hell Give a microphone to the sound-effect player, who should sit to one side of the stage. 2 Ask the audience to suggest a task, such as cleaning the house or starting the car.car 3 Assign a player to begin acting out the scene silently. He should mime out various sound-producing actions, such as opening doors or stacking boxes, but should not make any noise at all, at any time. 4 Create sound effects that fit the scene. The player with the microphone must provide appropriate noises for each action mimed on stage. 5 Add extra sound effects that are not the result of anything being acted out. These add to the scene and will be quickly acted upon by a good player. 6 Continue the scene until it reaches a logical conclusion

Spon Poe You may want to practice this one: 1 player starts with the first line of a poem You may want to practice this one: 1 player starts with the first line of a poem player 2 adds second line, and so forth. player 2 adds second line, and so forth. Try different formats: limericks, sonnets, haikus etc... Try different formats: limericks, sonnets, haikus etc...