Bus Stop
1970s-present
Also known as Bench Scene, Park Bench
One player sits on a bench; a second player enters and tries to make the sitter leave. When the sitter gives up the seat, a new player enters and tries to dislodge them.
Known for
- Classic two-character exercise from drama-school curricula.
- Variant: both players have a quirk (blind, hysterical, hiding a bomb) to develop character.
- Runs long as a rotating showcase — any player can enter and try to take the bench.
- Called 'Park Bench' in some classrooms; mechanic identical.
Connected to
Games
Concepts
character