The topic of social structure and interaction presents social science professors with a notable teaching opportunity. The active learning technique described in this article requires students to briefly analyze the statuses and roles of individuals with whom they are familiar. They then role play assigned characters as they would interact at a party. Through this activity, students learn to identify behaviors and characteristics that are appropriate for their relevant statuses. Statistical analyses, comparing students who took part in this activity to those exposed to a traditional lesson on the topic, indicated that the active learning exercise presented course information effectively and in an entertaining fashion. (Contains 1 note.)