Speech Movement Strategy

 

If you want to position characters (real or imagined) in different sections of the stage, you can use a grid-based movement strategy to keep your speech visually engaging and organized. Here’s how you can do it using 1x3, 2x3, and 3x3 stage divisions:

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1x3 Stage Setup (Simple Storytelling)

• Left Zone → Character A (Past/Introduction)

• Center Zone → Character B (Present/Main Conflict)

• Right Zone → Character C (Future/Resolution)

Example:
📌 If presenting a business transformation story:

1. Left (Old System – Character A) → "Meet John, struggling with outdated tools."

2. Center (Transition – Character B) → "Then comes Lisa, introducing a new approach."

3. Right (Success – Character C) → "Now, Mark leads a fully modernized team."

✔ Use this for: Personal storytelling, corporate change narratives, or historical evolution.

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2x3 Stage Setup (Dual Perspectives)

• Left Half (Characters Representing the Past & Problems)

  • Zone 1: Character A (Old beliefs)

  • Zone 2: Character B (Resistance to change)

  • Zone 3: Character C (Struggles)

• Right Half (Characters Representing the Future & Solutions)

  • Zone 4: Character D (New ideas)

  • Zone 5: Character E (Breakthrough)

  • Zone 6: Character F (Success)

Example:
📌 For a debate-style speech:

1. Left side: "Alex represents traditional methods. Sarah fears change."

2. Center: "Then, a turning point happens!"

3. Right side: "Chris adapts. Emma thrives in the new system."

✔ Use this for: Conflict-resolution stories, corporate transformation, debate-style presentations.

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3x3 Stage Setup (Complex Storytelling)

• Divide the stage into a 3x3 grid (9 zones), assigning characters to different parts.

• Front = Engaging the audience (Dialogue, Interaction)

• Middle = Core story progression (Problem-Solution arc)

• Back = Big-picture reflections (Lessons, Takeaways)

Example: A Motivational Journey

	Past	Future
Front Left	Character A (Struggling)	Character D (Learning)
Front Center	Character B (Seeks Change)	Character E (Gains Confidence)
Front Right	Character C (Fails First)	Character F (Finally Succeeds)

📌 If telling an entrepreneurial journey:

1. Start front-left (Character A: The struggling dreamer).

2. Move center-left (Character B: Taking the first steps).

3. Go back-left (Character C: Fails but doesn’t give up).

4. Shift to right-side zones, where success unfolds.