Why are some puppeteers attracted to one style of puppetry and some to others? Does it have to do primarily with age? Cultural upbringing? Or personality? I engage in several styles of puppetry, but some resonate and some just don't. But why?
There have been many books and papers written about who creates what type of character in role playing games (RPGs), like Dungeons & Dragons, Everquest, etc. One study found that self-described introverts tend to play characters who they feel they would be if not encumbered by an introverted nature. They tend, however, to play non-aggressive roles, and often play the same character types in various games.
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ribed extroverts like to vary their personalities and adventures. They value social experiences in the game, but hold no preference for one character type over another. They claim to like to challenge themselves with different roles, or choose characters based on the moods that they are in.
The study goes on to say that (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) "Feelers" can immerse themselves more fully in characters than others, "Intuitives" learn about themselves through playing characters, and "Thinkers" simply analyze situations during the experience.
Is this the same for puppeteers? Are some types of people attracted to marionettes while others find shadow puppetry enticing? Do Muppet-style puppets resonate with some personalities, while others find nothing in it? What about the characters we create?
I am surprised that no one has tackled this as a journal article. Maybe I will. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions....
There have been many books and papers written about who creates what type of character in role playing games (RPGs), like Dungeons & Dragons, Everquest, etc. One study found that self-described introverts tend to play characters who they feel they would be if not encumbered by an introverted nature. They tend, however, to play non-aggressive roles, and often play the same character types in various games.
Self-desc
ribed extroverts like to vary their personalities and adventures. They value social experiences in the game, but hold no preference for one character type over another. They claim to like to challenge themselves with different roles, or choose characters based on the moods that they are in.The study goes on to say that (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) "Feelers" can immerse themselves more fully in characters than others, "Intuitives" learn about themselves through playing characters, and "Thinkers" simply analyze situations during the experience.
Is this the same for puppeteers? Are some types of people attracted to marionettes while others find shadow puppetry enticing? Do Muppet-style puppets resonate with some personalities, while others find nothing in it? What about the characters we create?
I am surprised that no one has tackled this as a journal article. Maybe I will. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions....
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