Sometimes, when your students do a theatrical assignment or an impromptu scene, they will need a prompt to help them choose what kind of relationship their characters will have. Many students, when told to create characters with a “relationship”, believe that they need to write or make a romantic partner, which can be awkward or embarrassing. But don’t be afraid! Below is a list of gender-neutral platonic relationships from which your students can choose:

1. Teacher and student
2. Teacher and student
3. Teacher and principal
4. Student and guidance counselor
5. Student and school bus driver
6. Student and librarian
7. Hairstylist and client
8. Makeup artist and client
9. Celebrity and assistant
10. Celebrity and fan
11. Back-up singer and dancer
12. Actor and director
13. Director and stage manager
14. Director and producer
15. Director and designer (costumes, lights, etc.)
16. Model and photographer
17. Athlete and coach
18. Chef and server
19. Server and restaurant owner
20. Flight attendant and pilot
21. Airliner and passenger
22. Reporter and interviewee
23. Magician and assistant
24. Child and babysitter
25. Employee and store customer
26. Doctor and nurse
27. Doctor and patient
28. Nurse and patient
29. Call center employee and client
30. Technical and customer support
31. Housekeeper and cook
32. Two employees at the same store
33. Roller coaster operator and guest
34. Hotel manager and guest
35. Landlord and tenant
36. Superhero and villain
37. Superhero and accompaniment
38. Superhero and rescued person
39. Royal and peasant
40. Royal and bodyguard
41. Vegetarian and meat eater
42. Psychic environment and ghost
43. Writer and director
44. Ventriloquist and puppet
45. Pirate captain and ship’s officer
46. Pirate captain and prime minister
47. Author and illustrator
48. Penpals
49. New car instructor and driver
50. Merchant and apprentice

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