Absurdist Drama For Responsible Consumption

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Drama
Grades 5-8
30-60 Minutes

Materials Needed

  • • Simple props: Chairs, hats, everyday objects that can be used symbolically and recycled materials
  • • Whiteboard or large chart paper
  • • Markers
  • • Notebooks or paper
  • • Pens/Pencils
  • • Junk Pile Generator Cards

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

You can find an introduction to Goal 12, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.

See Goal 12 Overview
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Introduce Global Goal 12 and Theater of the Absurd. Show absurdist examples and discuss illogical, silly, strange qualities used to convey serious messages.

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Practice Illogical Actions

Practice illogical actions (performing opposite of announced action) to create absurdist humor.
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Practice Repetition

Practice repetition (repeating nonsensical words/actions) to create absurdist humor.
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Circle Game

Circle game passing imaginary object while saying "Reduce!", "Reuse!", "Recycle!" with optional absurd movements.
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Receive Cards

Groups receive cards with random objects and problem prompt.
2

Brainstorm Absurd Skit

Brainstorm illogical absurd skit showing the problem through strange dialogue and repetition.
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Create Improvised Skits

Groups create short improvised skits embracing absurdity, using repetition, exaggerated actions, and hiding serious messages about consumption in humor.
Groups perform skits. Discuss most absurd parts, use of humor/repetition, serious points about Global Goal 12, and impact on personal consumption habits.
  • What were the most absurd parts of the skits?
  • How was humor and repetition used?
  • What serious points about Global Goal 12 were conveyed?
  • How will this impact your personal consumption habits?

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