16 August 2025
Article published by: wxie
Date of publication: 16 August 2025
title: Table Topic Master: Role play description: On 2025-08-16 hosted a Table Topics session in CAAS Toastmaster club. —
Introduction: “Good afternoon, dear fellow members and distinguished guests! Today’s Table Topics session will put your quick-thinking and acting skills to the test. The theme is ‘Role Play’—meaning, when I call you up, I’ll assign you a character or role, and you’ll deliver a 1-2 minute speech as if you were that person! Be creative, have fun, and let’s see some amazing stories!”
Transition to Questions: “Now, let’s begin! I’ll call on speakers one by one, give them a role, and they’ll step into that character’s shoes right away. Remember: Speak clearly, stay in character, and most importantly—enjoy the spotlight!”
Simple roles with clear, everyday scenarios.
A Teacher Scolding a Student for Eating in Class “The student insists it’s ‘brain fuel.’ Respond as the strict but tired teacher.”
A Chef Explaining a Weird Pizza Topping “Convince the audience that pineapple (or another odd ingredient) belongs on pizza.”
A Parent Convincing a Kid to Eat Vegetables “Use ridiculous superhero metaphors (‘Broccoli gives you laser vision!’).”
A Tourist Asking for Directions in a Foreign Language “Mime and speak gibberish ‘Italian’ while pointing at a map.”
A Weather Reporter Describing a ‘Perfectly Normal’ Day “Ignore the tornado/frog rain happening behind you.”
Requires slight creativity or acting but still grounded in reality.
A Cat Demanding Dinner from Its Human “Use dramatic pauses and judgmental stares.”
A Salesperson Selling a Useless Product “Pitch ‘invisible socks’ or ‘self-stirring coffee’ with a straight face.”
A Lifeguard at a Pool with No Water “Give safety tips to imaginary swimmers.”
A News Anchor Reporting on a Silly Event “‘Breaking news: A local squirrel has stolen all the picnic blankets!’”
A Robot Trying to Blend in at a Party “Use stiff movements and literal interpretations (‘Human small talk protocol activated.’).”
Adds quirky twists or requires quick character shifts.
A Mirror That Talks Back “Critique the person looking into you (‘That shirt? Bold choice.’).”
A Disgruntled Snowman in Summer “Complain about the heat and your melting career.”
A Book Angry at Its Reader for Not Finishing It “‘Chapter 5 was my BEST work!’”
A Wi-Fi Router with Feelings “Yell at devices for overusing you (‘Stop streaming cat videos!’).”
A Time Traveler from the 1920s Confused by Smartphones “Call it a ‘tiny demon mirror’ or ‘witchcraft.’”
“What an entertaining round of role-play! Let’s give all our speakers a big round of applause. Remember, Table Topics isn’t just about thinking on your feet—it’s about storytelling, creativity, and stepping into someone else’s world. Great job, everyone!”
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