File puptcrit/puptcrit.0707, message 113


From: "Alan Cook" <alangregorycook-AT-msn.com>
To: amylouq-AT-yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:58:01 GMT
Cc: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Edith Piaf puppet at Universal Studio Tour in Hollywood


One of the best attractions ever,  at the Universal Studio Tour in Hollywood was an intimate theatre featuring Tony Urbano's puppets (mostly marionettes) impersonating famous movie/stage stars. Many had recorded voices of actual stars like Bob Hope & Phyllis Diller (now 90). 

Edith Piaf appeared on a dark stage standing under a street lamp, singing with Tony's voice. Simple but very effective scene.

I took many a vsiting puppeteer to see this beautiful show, including the two leaders of Takeda Marionettes of Japan.

I don't know what happened to the Edith Piaf figure, but we were fortunate to acquire Bob Hope & Phyllis Diller marionettes for COPA, as an example of this important Los Angeles area puppet phenomena.

Since Tony has sold some puppets I don't know any details of the Piaf puppet's whereabouts.

ALAN COOK

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