Pre-Show Rituals
The warm-ups, chants, circles, and physical practices an ensemble does before a show to sync presence and set collective focus.
Known for
- Common structures: physical warm-ups (stretching, vocal), shared-focus games (zip-zap-zop, word-association circle), team-specific rituals (chants, songs).
- UCB tradition: many teams do a pre-show 'Ask Del' (consulting Del Close's writing for a line of the night).
- Serves double function — physical warm-up plus ensemble recohesion, especially for teams who don't see each other all week.