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October 2021

Psychology Teaching

TREAT THEM LIKE PUPPETS

TREAT THEM LIKE PUPPETS You would have to be from another planet not to recognize the direct comparison between teachers, and puppeteers who pull the strings to manipulate their puppets. Sure, the metaphor only goes so far. The human student hopefully brings more independence than the puppet but there are Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 1 yearOctober 31, 2021 ago
Editorial Performing Psychology Shawn Spotlight

Puppets and Improvisation

PUPPETS AND IMPROVISATION Like Masks, Puppets have an other-world quality. Some of us love them while others are freaked out by their “creepiness”.  Love them or hate them puppets bring technical skills, creative skills and even some deep metaphoric insights that will make us better improvisers. WHY PUPPETS? Why should Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 1 yearOctober 30, 2021 ago
Games / Exercises Performing Shawn Technical

TALK TO THE HAND

TALK TO THE HAND “Raise your hand and give that character a voice. The “two” of you are going to have a little fun.” I was directing an improvised show many years ago and there was only one person who hadn’t been on stage. I called her up and saw Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 1 yearOctober 28, 2021 ago
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