Physicalreaction showsrelationshipbetweencharactersPerformeruses head orgaze to leadmovementGroupmovementcreates alocation orenvironmentMovementcommunicatespower orstatusPerformeruses fullbody vsisolatedbody partsCharacterchangespathways(straight →curved/diagonal)Physicalstorytellingreplacesrealistic stagingor effectsPerformeruses rhythmin theirphysicalityPerformer shiftsmovementquality (smooth→ sharp orheavy → light)Performerleadsmovementfrom thecore/hipsEnsemblemoves inunisonMovementbecomessmaller toshow fear orvulnerabilityShift inenergy level(low → highor high →low)Characterchanges spineshape to showemotion orstatusPerformermirrorsanother’smovementUse of levels(high/low) toshow poweror focusMovementgrows largerto showconfidenceEnsemblecreates avisual pictureor shapeonstagePerformerusesstillness foremphasisRepeatedgesturebecomes acharacterhabitSuddenfreeze orpause marksa story beatMovementtells storywithoutdialogue orlyricsContrastbetween solomovementand ensemblemovementMovementcommunicatesemotionclearlyClearchange intempo (slow↔ fast)Physicalreaction showsrelationshipbetweencharactersPerformeruses head orgaze to leadmovementGroupmovementcreates alocation orenvironmentMovementcommunicatespower orstatusPerformeruses fullbody vsisolatedbody partsCharacterchangespathways(straight →curved/diagonal)Physicalstorytellingreplacesrealistic stagingor effectsPerformeruses rhythmin theirphysicalityPerformer shiftsmovementquality (smooth→ sharp orheavy → light)Performerleadsmovementfrom thecore/hipsEnsemblemoves inunisonMovementbecomessmaller toshow fear orvulnerabilityShift inenergy level(low → highor high →low)Characterchanges spineshape to showemotion orstatusPerformermirrorsanother’smovementUse of levels(high/low) toshow poweror focusMovementgrows largerto showconfidenceEnsemblecreates avisual pictureor shapeonstagePerformerusesstillness foremphasisRepeatedgesturebecomes acharacterhabitSuddenfreeze orpause marksa story beatMovementtells storywithoutdialogue orlyricsContrastbetween solomovementand ensemblemovementMovementcommunicatesemotionclearlyClearchange intempo (slow↔ fast)

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