DATE OF BIRTH # 1

Write down the day and month of your birthday in the form of a length of time.

e.g. 26 september = 26/09 = 26:09 = 26 minutes and 9 seconds

leave the room for that length of time.

(feel free to ask friends to suggest other actions)

DATE OF BIRTH # 2

Ask a series of strangers for their dates of birth. Applaud each one loudly and enthusiastically.

DATE OF BIRTH # 3 (performance)

Ask the audience for their initials. The person(s) whose initials are nearest the start or the end of the alphabet is the winner. Give them a gift.

DATE OF BIRTH # 4 (performance)

Perform DATE OF BIRTH # 3. The winner should then announce their date of birth as per DATE OF BIRTH # 1. They must then talk to the audience for that period of time. (The audience may choose the subject OR an action for that person to perform

e.g. remain silent
shuffle
whistle
etc.

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