http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/alterego Questions tagged with 'alterego' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:32:03 -0800 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:32:03 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/98255/Creating%2Dan%2DArtistic%2DPersona followup to <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/97680/Breaking-into-Performance-Art">this question</a>: how does one create and develop a persona? I'm referring to artistic/entertainment personas, such as Borat and Ali G - where performers actually take on a whole new personality as part of their work.<br> <br> How are such personas developed? Are they carefully planned out, or do they organically develop? How much of the persona is developed before being performed (for example, does Borat have a detailed childhood history?)? Is it much like creating a fictional character for stories, or is there some other process?<br> <br> Along with that, how are the other aspects - fashion, style, mannerisms, talents, accents, etc - of the persona handled? Does someone that want to make an artistic persona usually go to classes to learn all those skills? Where do they get it from?<br> <br> I've emailed <a href="http://www.empressev.net/">Empress V</a> (who performs in Brisbane as A Wonder Woman, amongst others) and she's given me some good advice, but I'd like to know of any other perspectives and resources. Google doesn't turn up much and my local libraries don't have a lot on the topic either - where and what topic should I be looking for? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.98255 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:32:03 -0800 alterego art creativity fiction idea performance performanceart persona personality theatre divabat