Drama Game: Walking Blind (Trust Exercise #1)

Type:  Ensemble Building.

Purpose:

• Encourage comfortability among the group.
• Encourage trust.

Procedure: 

• This is a silent activity.
• Students work in pairs.
• Partner 1 is instructed to close their eyes as partner 2 leads them around the space.
• Partner 2’s goal is to make their partner feel as safe as possible. They must determine what is best for their partner (without talking) – walking with both hands held, one hand held, arm around shoulder, etc.
• Let them wander for 2 minutes or so, keeping their movement slow at all times. Switch.

Reflection:

• How did you make your partner feel safe? What did your partner do that made you feel safe?

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