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The Pursuit of Happiness, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
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The Pursuit of Happiness, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Pursuit of Happiness, 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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Administration Works Progress Armina Marshall Armina Marshall Langer Armina Marshall Langner Capital Letter Cream Cream Colour English Text Federal Theatre Project Happiness Happy Isabelle Louden Langer Armina Marshall Langner Armina Marshall Langner Lawrence Lawrence Langner Louden Isabelle Marshall Armina New Deal Playbill Publicity Pursuing Pursuit Typeface University Western Script Works Progress Administration
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The Pursuit of Happiness, Syracuse, NY, 1936: A Captivating Snapshot of the Federal Theatre Project's Dramatic Production The Pursuit of Happiness, a captivating play produced by the Federal Theatre Project in Syracuse, New York, during the 1930s, is depicted in this evocative photograph. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) established in 1935, aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never experienced such entertainment before. This photograph, featuring a playbill for The Pursuit of Happiness, showcases the rich heritage of American theater during the New Deal era. The playbill, designed in a striking combination of cream and red, boasts bold, capitalized lettering that conveys the play's title and essential details. The play, which starred Armina Marshall Langner, Isabelle Louden, Lawrence Langner, and others, was a political drama that likely resonated deeply with audiences during this period of social and economic upheaval. The Pursuit of Happiness was just one of the many productions staged by the Federal Theatre Project, which played a vital role in preserving and promoting American theater during the 20th century. This photograph, with its intriguing playbill design and historical significance, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the pursuit of happiness through the power of live theater.
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