Refugee Tableau Handout v2
Frozen in Time
Refugee Tableau Study
Name
Date/Period
The 5 Elements of Tableau
Freeze
No blinking, swaying, or twitching.
Levels
High, medium, and low positioning.
Energy
Muscle tension showing action.
Focus
Intentional eye line (inner vs outer).
Emotion
Exaggerated facial storytelling.
Scene Brainstorming
Choose a character and identify three pivotal moments from their journey. A pivotal moment is a turning point where the character faces a difficult choice, a major conflict, or a life-changing event.
Our Character:
Josef
Isabel
Mahmoud
Option A
What is the core emotion?
Option B
What is the core emotion?
Option C
What is the core emotion?
Turn the page to begin your Group Action Plan.
Page 1 of 2
Group Action Plan
01
Our Selected Scene
Describe the specific moment and its emotional theme (Fear, Hope, Duty, etc.)
02
Roles & Positioning
1
2
3
4
03
Focus & Eye Lines
Where is everyone looking? Is there a central object or are characters looking at each other?
Stage Map Sketch
Draw circles for characters. Use arrows for eye lines. Label the levels (H, M, L).
The Word
One word your tableau speaks to the audience:
The Levels Check
High
Medium
Low
Performance Ready?
Freeze
Silent
Focused
3 Levels
Refugee Tableau Handout Revised
Frozen in Time
Refugee Tableau Study
Name
Date/Period
The 5 Elements of Tableau
Freeze
No blinking, swaying, or twitching.
Levels
High, medium, and low positioning.
Energy
Muscle tension showing action.
Focus
Intentional eye line (inner vs outer).
Emotion
Exaggerated facial storytelling.
Scene Brainstorming
Select a character and identify three pivotal moments from their journey. A pivotal moment is a turning point where the character faces a difficult choice, major conflict, or life-changing event.
Our Character:
Josef
Isabel
Mahmoud
Option A
What is the core emotion?
Option B
What is the core emotion?
Option C
What is the core emotion?
Complete Page 2 to plan your staging
Handout 1.1
The Group Plan
Directions: Coordinate your staging and roles below.
Refugee Tableau
01
Selected Scene
Describe the moment and its primary theme (Fear, Hope, Duty, etc.)
02
Roles & Position
A
B
C
D
03
Focus Point
Where is everyone looking? Are eye lines crossing or unified?
Stage Map
Sketch Here
Directions: Use circles for actors. Draw arrows for eye lines. Label levels with H (High), M (Medium), or L (Low).
The Essence Word
Levels Check
H
M
L
Ready for Staging?
Complete Freeze
Absolute Silence
Intentional Focus
