Created by Dan

Exercises created by Dan Thomas, designed for practical class and rehearsal use.

Status Switch

Two players begin a scene with a clear high/low status dynamic, then find a moment to reverse it — revealing how status shapes behaviour.

Scene Work StatusCharactersRelationship Created by Dan

Want Pursuit Scene

Players enter a scene with a specific want and pursue it honestly, learning to let desire drive behaviour rather than invention.

Scene Work WantsPursuitCommitmentListening Created by Dan
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