# The Westminster Place Kitchen Rules
### Distilled by Elaine May and Theodore Flicker, with the St. Louis Compass Players

## 1. Never Deny Reality
If another player establishes something as real, the other players cannot negate it. Characters may disagree with each other, but players must play together.

## 2. Take the Active Choice
Whenever a player is faced with a decision during a scene or game, they should always make the choice which will lead to more action.

## 3. Wear Each Character as a Thin Veil
Your character is not you, but it is a version of you. Choices based in lived experience are richer and lead to more honesty.