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"Rose and the Ring" puppets donated to COPA About twenty rod puppets from the U.C.L.A. production of "The Rose and The Ring" have been donated to COPA by Barbara Maclay.

The puppet show was the master's thesis for Maclay. Also donated were notes, drawings and the script based on the story by William Makepeace Thackerey. The story is a satire about kings and princesses and changing identities. It includes a lot of transformations, characters evolving into other characters. It was a favorite of the legendary puppeteer, Tony Sarg, who performed "The Rose and The Ring" with marionettes.

 
Countess Gruffinuff

"The Rose and the Ring" by William Makepeace Thackery is a satire for children and adults alike. It involves a lot of characters with double identities. Many transformations take place. Tony Sarg produced his version many years ago with marionettes. These rod puppets, donated to COPA from Barbara Maclay's masters thesis in 1977, Department of Theater Arts with professor Mel Helstein.
King Valarosa
Jenkins

Executioner
Princess Rosalba was a double character. In this peasant costume, she is Betsinda. Also, Tony Sarg loved transformations and used puffs of smoke and other tricks to develop illusions.
King Padella

 


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