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Free Shows in the Parks, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Free Shows in the Parks, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Parks, New York, [193-]. Caravan Theatres...Shakespeare - Bernard Shaw - Gilbert & Sullivan - Sinclair Lewis - Vaudeville - Music - The Dance - Free Shows in the Parks...Corlear's Park...Roosevelt Park...This Company Operates Biuses to Above Parks'. 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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Free Shows in the Parks: A Cultural Revolution in New York's Green Spaces (1930s) This evocative playbill poster invites us to experience the magic of Free Shows in the Parks, a groundbreaking initiative brought to life by the Federal Theatre Project during the 1930s. The WPA (Works Progress Administration) program, established in 1935, aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ artists, and bring live performances to the masses. The poster showcases an array of captivating productions, including works by Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw, Gilbert & Sullivan, Sinclair Lewis, and a variety of vaudeville acts. The open-air theaters in Corlear's Park and Roosevelt Park became the stages for these cultural gems, accessible to the public free of charge. The Federal Theatre Project's fleet of buses transported the company and their equipment to these parks, ensuring that the shows could reach a wide audience. This poster, with its bold lettering and vibrant colors, serves as a testament to the transformative power of the arts during the New Deal era. The Free Shows in the Parks initiative was a political statement, a beacon of hope, and a celebration of the performing arts. It brought communities together, offering a respite from the harsh realities of the Great Depression. This poster, a relic from the past, continues to inspire us with its reminder of the importance of accessible arts and culture for all.
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