Table of Contents
Foreword, ix
Acknowledgments, xiii
Preface, xvii
Introduction, xxi
The Creative Outlet Method, 1
Sample Activities for a One-Hour Session, 23
Activities, 25
Setting Up the Welcome Circle, 26
HIPPP Rules, 28
Audience Types, 31
Ferris Wheel Round of Applause, 34
Name Game, 35
Eye Contact Clap, 37
Pass the Sound, 39
Warm-Ups, 41
Sourdough Talk Show, 46
Animals Alive: Walk, Talk, and Use Chalk, 49
Follow the Leader, 52
Magical Rocks, 55
Character Creation, 58
Hey, Hey What?!, 61
Object Transformations, 64
Comic Strip, 67
Categories, 70
Statues in the Park, 73
Juice, 76
Pizza, 83
Mashed-Up Monologues, 87
Monologues, 90
Yes, And, 93
Alien Interview, 96
Scenes for Two, 99
Imagination Circle, 102
Freeze, 105
Guests at a Party, 108
What’s on TV?, 111
Fortunately, Unfortunately, 114
What’s for Dinner?, 118
Create a Story, 121
My Message for You, 127
Contact Information, 129
About the Author, 131
References 133
Index, 135