Theater game

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Theatre games are games that involve acting.

Theatre games are common in improvisational theatre. Theatre games are also used in drama therapy as a way of overcoming anxiety: by simulating scenarios that would be fear-inducing in real life, the actor becomes more confident about dealing with it.


[edit] Improvisational theatre games

Improvisational theatre game were first devised by Viola Spolin to facilitate the teaching of improvisational theater. They are used in teaching and practice of improvisational theatre. These games are occasionally used as an ice-breaker in college orientation activities, such as PlayFair.


[edit] See also

Group-dynamic game