Theatre Games You Can Play at Home This Summer
Summer break doesn't mean the creativity has to stop! Whether your child is enrolled in our musical theatre classes or just loves to perform, these fun theatre games will keep the artistic energy flowing right at home. Perfect for families in White Rock, Surrey, and surrounding areas looking to add some theatrical flair to their summer days.
Voice and Expression Games
Character Voice Challenge: Have family members draw character types from a hat (grumpy giant, cheerful fairy, nervous robot) and have conversations in those voices. This builds vocal variety and character development skills that transfer beautifully to musical theatre classes.
Emotion Charades: One person acts out an emotion while others guess. Then everyone has to sing "Happy Birthday" in that same emotion. It's hilarious and helps develop emotional range!
Story Voice-Over: Watch a favorite movie scene with the sound off and have family members provide all the voices. This builds confidence and creativity while being incredibly entertaining.
Movement and Expression
Invisible Props: Act out daily activities using only invisible props - making breakfast, walking the dog, or getting ready for school. This develops mime skills and physical expression that enhance stage presence.
Freeze Dance Theatre: Play music and when it stops, call out a character or emotion that everyone must freeze as. Great for developing quick character choices and physical awareness.
Mirror Games: Partners face each other and one leads slow movements while the other mirrors them. This builds focus, cooperation, and body awareness - all essential skills for musical theatre.
Storytelling and Improvisation
Story Circle: Start a story with one sentence, then each person adds one sentence to continue the tale. This develops listening skills, creativity, and the ability to build on others' ideas.
Props Box Challenge: Fill a box with random household items. Each person draws three items and creates a short scene using all three. This encourages creative thinking and problem-solving.
Genre Switch: Tell the same simple story (like "Three Little Pigs") as if it's a scary movie, then a romantic comedy, then a superhero adventure. This teaches how tone and style affect storytelling.
Building Performance Skills
Commercial Break: Have family members create 30-second commercials for household items, complete with jingles and slogans. This combines creativity with presentation skills.
News Reporter: Take turns being news reporters describing family activities or neighborhood events. This builds confidence speaking clearly and projecting personality.
Puppet Show: Use socks, paper bags, or even household items as puppets to create mini-shows. This develops character voices and storytelling while being wonderfully silly.
These games not only provide summer entertainment but also reinforce the skills developed in musical theatre classes. They encourage creativity, build confidence, and most importantly, remind us that theatre can happen anywhere with just imagination and enthusiasm!
