Resource: Tons of Location Prompts!
Some improv games call for an action to start the scene, a job or occupation to define a character, or a location to get them started. Here are fifty location prompts you can use to set the scene for your student actors. You can also use them as writing prompts for a playwriting exercise. You can find fifty more prompts in the giveaway at the bottom of this page. Have fun!
1. High school
2. Elementary school
3. Daycare centre
4. Library
5. Gymnasium
6. Principal’s office
7. Cafeteria
8. Custodial closet
9. Theatre
10. Movie theatre
11. Dance studio
12. Hair salon
13. Clothing store
14. Dressing room
15. Bank
16. Courtroom
17. Hospital
18. Retirement home
19. Restaurant
20. Bathroom
21. Kitchen
22. Dining room
23. Shed
24. Garage
25. Swimming pool
26. Beach
27. Amusement park
28. Playground
29. Water park
30. On top of a mountain
31. Under the sea
32. Forest
33. Desert
34. Jungle
35. Campground
36. Farm
37. Science lab
38. Car
39. Bus
40. Train
41. Luxury yacht
42. Inflatable raft
43. Fishing boat
44. Cruise ship
45. Pirate ship
46. Airplane
47. Hot air balloon
48. Rocket ship
49. Trailer/camper/recreational vehicle (RV)
50. Tent
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