Dadlyn Sully

LEI 4724
Activity: Alphabet Improv
Source:
Equipment Needed: none
Activity Description:
Get in groups of 3-5 people. This is a scene consisting of 26 lines of dialog. The
first line starts with a given letter (say `R`). The reply to that line must start with an
`S`, and so on, until the whole alphabet has been covered. After `Z` comes `A`.
Players that hesitate, or use the wrong letter is replaced by another player. The
replacement needs to take over the character of the player she replaces.

Leadership Considerations:
1. When working with participants with anxiety disorders, adaptations to
consider would be to have someone present the upcoming letter so that
they will have time to think of their line while playing. Another
consideration is to have the audience assist them by naming something
that starts with the current letter
2. When working with people with dementia this activity can become a
great reminiscence activity. An adaptation to consider would be to
shorten the letters used. Instead of using all 26 letters, use only the
vowels (A, E, I, O, U). This activity can spark memories and initiate
discussions.