Great Group Skits: 50 Character-Building Scenarios for Teens

by Lynn Grasberg, Gina Oldenburg

Created by experts who teach improvisational theater, this resource for educators and youth workers provides new and creative role-playing exercises that tackle a wide range of topics. From small pieces for a few people to large-scale skits that involve an entire class, this guidebook helps educators engage with kids and helps them engage with each other. Rather than using line-by-line dialogue, the skits are designed as improvisational scenarios that give a starting point and let kids decide where to go, enhancing their creativity, self-reliance, and analytical skills. Each skit is designed to be as easy to prepare as possible and includes an estimated time, ways to modify the skit for various age groups, and a list of follow-up questions designed to reinforce the lessons learned. Also included is information on how to facilitate skits, get kids motivated and energized, and build trust. The skits are divided into categories that include imagination, teamwork, communication skills, motivation and leadership, peer pressure and integrity, and conflict resolution.

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for a way to get teens and tweens engaging with each other in a fun and productive manner? Open discussion, creative theatrics and improvisation are a great tool to do so.
From social activities and peer pressure to just fun skits, large and small-scale, here are 50 options for you.
Some of these skits/activities would do well with adult audiences, for training purposes as well.
The books' six sections are divided by themes and then include an appendix for additional props and costumes, directives and discussion questions throughout.
The six themes are: Imagination, Communication, Teamwork, motivational and leadership skills, peer pressure situations and conflict resolution.
Each features approximately 7 scenarios. Each scenario is only a page or two long, each offering up many opportunities for the participants to change roles or adapt the scenario.

Get creative and enjoy! You may be surprised just how creative and open your improvising teens or trainees may be.

[Nina]

My friend, Alicia Schwab, drew the pictures!!!