The Mirror
| Category: | Physical Comedy & Slapstick |
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| Category: | Mime & Silent |
| Props: | None |
| Notes: | This is a classic mirror skit requiring perfect synchronization between the two actors. They should mirror each other exactly. Start with simple movements and get more complex. The reveal at the end gets a great laugh! |
([Person 1] stands center stage, facing audience. [Person 2] stands facing [Person 1], mirroring position.)
([Person 1] slowly raises right hand. [Person 2] raises left hand, perfectly mirroring.)
([Person 1] raises left hand. [Person 2] raises right hand.)
([Person 1] touches their nose. [Person 2] mirrors exactly.)
([Person 1] touches their ear. [Person 2] mirrors.)
([Person 1] makes a silly face. [Person 2] mirrors it perfectly.)
([Person 1] scratches their head. [Person 2] mirrors.)
([Person 1] pats their stomach. [Person 2] mirrors.)
([Person 1] does a more complex movement - waves both hands in circles. [Person 2] mirrors exactly.)
([Person 1] bends down to touch toes. [Person 2] mirrors.)
([Person 1] stands up and strikes a pose. [Person 2] mirrors perfectly.)
([Person 1] smiles. [Person 2] smiles.)
([Person 1] starts to turn away. [Person 2] turns the opposite direction.)
(Both now have their backs to each other, still mirroring perfectly.)
([Person 1] reaches back as if checking something. [Person 2] does the same.)
(Suddenly, [Person 1] and [Person 2] both turn around at the same time.)
[Person 1:] (speaking for the first time) Hey! You're not my reflection!
[Person 2:] You're not MY reflection either!
[Both:] (looking around confused) Where's the mirror?
(They both look up and around, then at the audience.)
[Person 1:] I guess we've been mirroring each other this whole time!
[Person 2:] That's weird! We're really good at this!
([Person 1] shrugs. [Person 2] shrugs at exactly the same time.)
[Both:] (together) Jinx!
(Freeze. Blackout.)