Who is your favorite actor?

What can we use if we don't have special props, costumes, a timer, or a camera?

Use household items like pillowcases or hats as costume pieces, kitchen utensils or stuffed animals as props, and a smartphone or tablet as both timer and recording device for the 'Gather simple props...' and 'Rehearse the full skit twice using your props and a timer' steps.

What should we do if the skit keeps running over two minutes or the voices come out unclear?

If the skit runs long during the full rehearsals, shorten or simplify the 'Create a short two minute story outline' and rehearse with the timer to cut beats, and if voices are unclear have actors project, face the recording device, or use a prop 'microphone' close to the camera when you 'Perform the two minute skit'.

How can we adapt the activity for much younger children or older kids?

For younger kids make a one-minute story with one clear character trait, very simple props, and an adult to 'set up a safe spot to record', while older kids can expand the outline, add helpers for sound effects, refine voices and movements in 'Practice each character's voice face and movement', and edit the final video with adult help.

What are some ways to extend or personalize the skit before sharing it?

Personalize your skit by designing handmade props or a short intro title card, recording extra takes for different camera angles, adding live sound effects during rehearsal, and then 'Ask an adult to help trim or save the final video' to add titles before you 'Share your finished creation on DIY.org'.