Summary
Director's Cut is a scene game with one player in the director's chair. They watch the scene and can stop it anytime with a "Cut!" Then they give notes or suggest changes, and the players run the scene again from the top with those notes baked in. Repeat as many times as you like. It feels a lot like rehearsing a play or editing a film.
How to Play
- Pick one player to be the Director.
- Start a scene with two or more players.
- The Director watches the scene.
- Anytime, the Director shouts "Cut!".
- The Director gives notes or suggests changes for the scene.
- Players replay the scene from the top, working in the feedback.
- Repeat as many times as you like.
Required Materials
- Nothing needed.
Purpose
This one builds listening, "Yes, And," support, teamwork, and commitment. You'll practice taking feedback, reshaping a scene around it, and replaying material until it sings.
Variations
- Can be performed as rehearsing a play instead of shooting a movie.
- Also known as Scenes Cut from a Movie.
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