Marionette
- Title:
- Amahl
- Object Name:
- Marionette
- Object ID:
- 2004.022.08
- Creator:
- New England Marionette Opera
Craftsperson - Place of Origin:
- Peterborough, NH
- Date:
- 1992-1998
- Description:
- Marionette, Amahl, from the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors," performed at the New England Marionette Opera in Peterborough, NH, 1992-1998. Cast neoprene figure of a boy in shepherd's costume. Movable joints at neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, knees, and ankles. Painted face, with painted black hair and blue eyes. Dressed in cream-colored shirt, brown vest, tan pants, and leather belt. Bare feet. Black strings attached to body, connected to black painted wooden control bar.
- Material:
- Neoprene
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-18.5 W-6 D-4.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Used in the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" at the New England Marionette Opera in Peterborough, NH, 1992-1998. Edward R. (Ted) Leach was the founder and director of the opera company. The theater burned on January 1, 1999, destroying almost all of the marionettes and sets. This is one of only two marionettes that survived unscathed. It was displayed in the theater lobby and was rescued by Ted Leach as he exited the building at the time of the fire. Seven other marionettes were rehabilitated for donation to NHHS. Sculpted by Roger DuPen.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Edward R. and Beverly D. Leach
- Subjects:
- Marionettes, Operas & operettas, Opera houses, Theatrical productions, Shepherds
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