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Shadow Conversation

Let two shadows have a conversation without using words.JoyRiders Play library
movementimaginative reframingshared improvisationsensory discovery
PLAYERSsolo / two people
TIME4–12 min
ENERGYlow / medium
PLACEindoors / outdoors / anywhere
SETUP1 min
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

Start here.

YOU’LL NEEDA lamp or visible sunlight
  1. 1Find a wall or floor where your hands or bodies cast shadows.
  2. 2One shadow makes a gesture; the other answers without copying it.
  3. 3Continue until a tiny wordless story appears.

REMIX THE RULES

Complete twists.

Play variationOne shadow asks a question with a bow; the other answers with a giant shrug.
Play variationLet two hand shadows disagree, reconcile, and leave together.
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