In this scene, an interview situation is improvised — for example, an expert is being questioned about a particular topic. The twist is that a third player "translates" what is being said into sign language, performing appropriate gestures, facial expressions, and body movements.
The game stands or falls with the physicality and creativity of the sign language interpreter, who essentially has the focus.
Tips and Notes
- The sign language interpreter always faces the audience
- They appear serious and concentrated
- Same terms — same signs
- The speakers should keep reusing certain terms that are funny to interpret, which the audience loves — especially terms that require the interpreter to struggle or exert themselves (e.g. "falling")
- Focus on individual terms, not on full sentences
- Try not to leave any pauses in the signing
- If multitasking allows, silently and exaggeratedly mouth the words in addition to signing
An alternative, more sensitive name for this game could be "Synchromime".
