The workshop for this week (week 1 of 8) is:

Pointing at Things: Move briskly around the room. On the director's signal, freeze and point at the nearest object, instantly declaring what it is. You're encouraged to look for creative interpretations ("A time machine!", "The Queen's hat!", "A portal to another dimension!"). It's important to not overthinking and simply react to the first thing that comes to mind.

What Are You Doing?
Get into pairs. One person (let's call them A) starts by miming an activity (e.g., brushing teeth, driving a car, conducting an orchestra).
Their partner (B) then asks, "What are you doing?"
Person A must reply with a completely different action than what they were miming (e.g., "Taming a lion!", "Flying a spaceship!", "Performing open heart surgery!").
Crucially, A then immediately starts miming this new action they just declared. Partner B can then ask again, "What are you doing?", and A must invent and mime yet another new activity.
This exercise is fantastic for reinforcing the "yes, and…" principle and really encourages your creative adaptation skills, forcing you to instantly commit to new ideas.

Yes, And… Scenes
Get into pairs or small groups. Start a scene with a simple opening line (e.g., "The spaceship is about to crash!", "We're trapped in a haunted house!", "This is the best pizza I've ever tasted!").
Each person then adds a new detail or action, always building on what the previous person offered. You're encouraged to really explore the scene's possibilities and don't be afraid to make bold choices! The goal is to cooperatively build something interesting together.

Word at a Time Story
Form a circle (or line). You're going to create a story one word at a time, with each person contributing the next word in sequence. Try creating different types of stories (e.g., sci-fi, romance, horror, comedy).
To make it more challenging, the director can introduce specific elements (e.g., a talking animal, a magical artifact, a secret mission) that must be woven into the story as it unfolds, word by word. This really tests your ability to listen and adapt collaboratively.

What Comes Next?
Start a scene based on a simple premise (e.g., a bank robbery, a first date, a job interview, a superhero battle).
At any point, the director can call out "What comes next?" When you hear this, the scene must immediately jump forward or shift based on that prompt. The person whose "turn" it is (or the group collectively) needs to quickly establish the new situation. Varying the timing of the "What comes next?" call will keep everyone on their toes. You're encouraged to take the scene in unexpected and interesting directions with each jump.