Goals: To build concentration and alertness; partner interaction; talking and listening.

Number of Students: Two students at a time.

Equipment and Supplies: None

Class Time Needed: Ten to fifteen minutes.

Step-by-Step Description: Place two chairs about two feet apart with their backs to each other. Imagine ach chair is in a room in a separate location. One student sits in the chair and "telephones" someone else in the class. When their name is called, the second student sits in the other chair and answers the "phone." The first actor needs/wants/demands something from the other student. The other student should react and respond honestly.

Points for Observation/Discussion: The action/reaction dynamic; the interdependence of actors on the stage; the nature of dialogue; pursuit of conflicting objectives as the essence of drama.