Description Long

The aim of the method is to stimulate participants’ creativity and promote collaboration within groups. At the same time, important topics or concepts are explored in a playful and tangible way through theatre. Each group is assigned three (or more) keywords, which they must use to create a short play. The words must appear in the performance, either literally or in context. Participants perform their play in front of the whole group. The play should last at least two minutes. Afterwards, the key insights are noted.

Illustration

Preparation

• Prepare cards with keywords.
• Prepare a flipchart and markers to consolidate the key insights.

Execution

1. The participants are divided into groups of three to five people.
2. Each group receives a set of keywords.
3. The groups are given 10 to 20 minutes to develop and rehearse their play. They may choose any location they like for this.
4. The groups then perform their plays one after the other.
5. After each performance, the key insights are discussed and written down on a flipchart.

Hints from experience

• Use ambiguous words: Words that can be interpreted in multiple ways tend to produce more creative results.

Tools list

• Arbeitsblätter, thematisch, vorbereitet

References

Authors: Claudio, Lisa, Ivana, Lea, Luca, Rick, Carolina