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Her Majesty the Widow 3, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
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Her Majesty the Widow 3, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty the Widow 3, Syracuse, NY, 1936. 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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Adler Hans Administration Works Progress April Capital Letter Civic English Text Federal Theatre Project Hans Adler Majesty Month New Deal Paul Vulpius Playbill Publicity Typeface Vulpius Paul Western Script Widow Works Progress Administration
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Her Majesty the Widow 3: A Stirring Performance from the Federal Theatre Project in Syracuse, NY, 1936 This evocative poster announces the third production of "Her Majesty the Widow," a play presented by the Federal Theatre Project in Syracuse, New York, in April 1936. Established in 1935 as part of the U.S. Works Progress Administration, the Federal Theatre Project aimed to conserve and develop the skills of theatre workers, re-employ them on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced this form of entertainment. The poster, featuring a striking image of a mournful, regally attired widow against a backdrop of pink and black, showcases the project's commitment to high-quality design. The lettering, in a bold, Western Script typeface, exudes a sense of drama and importance, while the use of capital letters and the play's title in all caps adds to the play's political and public nature. The playbill, created by the project's graphic designer Hans Adler, also features the name of the play's author, Paul Vulpius, and the location of the performance, the Syracuse playhouse. The poster's color palette, with its combination of pink and black, adds to the play's allure and intrigue. Overall, this poster serves as a testament to the Federal Theatre Project's impact on American theatre history and its ability to bring art and culture to communities across the United States during the Great Depression.
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