5 More Theatre Warm Ups To Try

If you’re looking to mix up your theatre warm up routine, here are 5 more exercises to try out:

1. Alphabet Sentences

Alphabet Sentences is a fun game that challenges actors to improvise on the spot. Here’s how to play:

Standing in a circle, one person starts by saying a sentence that begins with the letter A, such as “Alligators always eat apples.”
The person next to them then says a sentence that begins with the letter B, and so on through the entire alphabet.

2. Sound and Movement

Sound and Movement is a great physical warm up that gets the body moving and the voice warmed up. Here’s how to play:

Standing in a circle, one person starts by making a sound and a movement.
The person next to them then repeats the sound and movement and adds their own, and so on around the circle.

3. Whoosh!

Whoosh! is a fast-paced physical warm up that helps actors to develop their reflexes and focus. Here’s how to play:

Standing in a circle, one person starts by making a “whoosh” sound and pointing to someone else in the circle.
The person pointed to then repeats the “whoosh” and points to someone else, and so on around the circle.

4. Slow Motion Mime

Slow Motion Mime is a classic warm up that helps actors to focus on their physicality and develop their sense of ensemble. Here’s how to play:

Standing in pairs, one person starts by miming a simple action in slow motion, such as pouring a cup of tea.
The other person then joins in, miming another action that builds on the first, and so on.

5. Word at a Time Storytelling

Word at a Time Storytelling is a fun and creative warm up that challenges actors to improvise a story on the spot. Here’s how to play:

Standing in a circle, one person starts by saying one word, such as “Once.”
The person next to them then adds another word to the story, and so on around the circle.

Conclusion

Adding these 5 theatre warm ups to your routine can help you to mix things up and keep your warm ups fresh and engaging. Each exercise challenges actors in different ways, from improvisation and physicality to focus and ensemble building. So why not give them a try and see how they can help you to give your best performance yet?