A panel of experts debate a topic they are all very knowledgeable in.
Setup and Format
- 2-4 expert panellists
- 1 host
The panellists take positions on stage as though on a panel. The host solicits the topic from the audience, introduces the show/lecture/debate/whatever, then introduces the first panellist. When the panellist is introduced, the host should aim to name them, define their position, and give them an unusual characteristic for them to embody.
The first panellist introduces their character, clarifies their position, and in turn, introduces the next panellist, including a name and unusual characteristic.
Once all panellists are introduced, the scene is a bit more free-wheeling, with each panellist debating their position. The host maintains control of the show, and calls for closing remarks when the scene has run long enough.
Learning Objectives
Given nothing more than a name and a characteristic, the players must embody both a character and a position to their fullest.