Performeruses rhythmin theirphysicalityEnsemblecreates avisual pictureor shapeonstagePerformeruses fullbody vsisolatedbody partsMovementcommunicatespower orstatusGroupmovementcreates alocation orenvironmentPerformer shiftsmovementquality (smooth→ sharp orheavy → light)Physicalstorytellingreplacesrealistic stagingor effectsPerformermirrorsanother’smovementClearchange intempo (slow↔ fast)Ensemblemoves inunisonUse of levels(high/low) toshow poweror focusContrastbetween solomovementand ensemblemovementSuddenfreeze orpause marksa story beatMovementbecomessmaller toshow fear orvulnerabilityPerformerleadsmovementfrom thecore/hipsCharacterchangespathways(straight →curved/diagonal)Movementtells storywithoutdialogue orlyricsMovementgrows largerto showconfidenceRepeatedgesturebecomes acharacterhabitShift inenergy level(low → highor high →low)Physicalreaction showsrelationshipbetweencharactersMovementcommunicatesemotionclearlyCharacterchanges spineshape to showemotion orstatusPerformeruses head orgaze to leadmovementPerformerusesstillness foremphasisPerformeruses rhythmin theirphysicalityEnsemblecreates avisual pictureor shapeonstagePerformeruses fullbody vsisolatedbody partsMovementcommunicatespower orstatusGroupmovementcreates alocation orenvironmentPerformer shiftsmovementquality (smooth→ sharp orheavy → light)Physicalstorytellingreplacesrealistic stagingor effectsPerformermirrorsanother’smovementClearchange intempo (slow↔ fast)Ensemblemoves inunisonUse of levels(high/low) toshow poweror focusContrastbetween solomovementand ensemblemovementSuddenfreeze orpause marksa story beatMovementbecomessmaller toshow fear orvulnerabilityPerformerleadsmovementfrom thecore/hipsCharacterchangespathways(straight →curved/diagonal)Movementtells storywithoutdialogue orlyricsMovementgrows largerto showconfidenceRepeatedgesturebecomes acharacterhabitShift inenergy level(low → highor high →low)Physicalreaction showsrelationshipbetweencharactersMovementcommunicatesemotionclearlyCharacterchanges spineshape to showemotion orstatusPerformeruses head orgaze to leadmovementPerformerusesstillness foremphasis

Theatrical Movement - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Performer uses rhythm in their physicality
  2. Ensemble creates a visual picture or shape onstage
  3. Performer uses full body vs isolated body parts
  4. Movement communicates power or status
  5. Group movement creates a location or environment
  6. Performer shifts movement quality (smooth → sharp or heavy → light)
  7. Physical storytelling replaces realistic staging or effects
  8. Performer mirrors another’s movement
  9. Clear change in tempo (slow ↔ fast)
  10. Ensemble moves in unison
  11. Use of levels (high/low) to show power or focus
  12. Contrast between solo movement and ensemble movement
  13. Sudden freeze or pause marks a story beat
  14. Movement becomes smaller to show fear or vulnerability
  15. Performer leads movement from the core/hips
  16. Character changes pathways (straight → curved/diagonal)
  17. Movement tells story without dialogue or lyrics
  18. Movement grows larger to show confidence
  19. Repeated gesture becomes a character habit
  20. Shift in energy level (low → high or high → low)
  21. Physical reaction shows relationship between characters
  22. Movement communicates emotion clearly
  23. Character changes spine shape to show emotion or status
  24. Performer uses head or gaze to lead movement
  25. Performer uses stillness for emphasis