Boy Meets Girl, Salem, MA, 1937. Creator: Unknown

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Boy Meets Girl, Salem, MA, 1937. Empire Theatre...Home of the Spoken Drama...Gala Re-Opening...The Nation's Laff Hit! - Boy Meets Girl - The Spewack's Comedy Howl - On Stage Next Week - New England Premiere Eugene O'Neil's [sic] The First Man'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances

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This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, as the lights of the Empire Theatre in Salem, Massachusetts, glow brightly against the evening sky in 1937. The theatre, which was the "Home of the Spoken Drama," was preparing for its grand re-opening, with the nation's favorite comedy "Boy Meets Girl" by the Spewack's, set to premiere in New England the following week. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), had brought this cultural event to life. The WPA was established in 1935 to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances. The playbill for the event, displayed prominently in the photograph, features bold, colorful lettering that announces the upcoming production of "Boy Meets Girl," a comedy that was sure to provide an entertaining evening for audiences. The poster also highlights the New England premiere of Eugene O'Neill's "The First Man," adding to the theatre's impressive lineup. The Federal Theatre Project, under the direction of Eugene O'Neill and Samuel and Bella Spewack, was a significant part of the New Deal's efforts to revitalize the arts and provide employment during the Great Depression. This photograph is a testament to the power of the arts to bring communities together and to offer moments of joy and escape during challenging times.

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