In any art form, I'd say artists can be divided into 3 main types. These are: the Eccentrics, the Energetics and the Egotisticals. Every artistic group has them, and yes, some of us are a mixture of all three.
They make up the dynamic of most groups on earth, for every artistic and sporting discipline.
These types can be defined as follows:
1) The Eccentrics
They are either eccentric because they are clever, or vice versa. They many be zany, weird and wonderful, odd, or just shy. Some may seem like hippes, (and probably are); others look like professors (and also probably are). But all are either very quirky, and/or very clever. Wit is their nature. I've known many softly spoken characters who are as quiet as mice before the performance. But come curtain up, they are electrifying.
2) The Energetics
Why would someone want to perform in public? Well, usually because they've got lots of ENERGY! Yes, another big group of artists I know are the most outgoing, full of life people you could imagine. They don't say hello, they say HI THERE!, and they don't just walk to a space - they jump at it! This boundless energy pretty much translates into the performance, as the Energetics usually have a very loud voice, and you are forced to be heard over them. But they usually have a heart of gold, and make good friends: even if they do give very strong handshakes.
3) The Egotisticals
Speaks for itself really. Those who think they are Gods gift to the people; they who think they are the greatest dancers, and are not. They who think they can sing brilliantly, and for the sake of people's ringing ears, need reminding otherwise. And they who think they only have to leap on stage for the audience to erupt with praise...keep dreaming. Yes, many of us have been on this trip. (Me in a few musicals to be sure.) In fact, when there are ten of us in a show, who all think we are brilliant, we should record our backstage antics, and keep them as a memento: for the entertainment of others later in life.
These are The Three E's. They can be found in all performance groups worldwide. If you're in one now, talk amongt yourselves and find out which one you are...
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