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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 Beige Capital Letter English Text Federal Theatre Project Happiness Happy Isabelle Louden January Langer Armina Marshall Langner Armina Marshall Langner Lawrence Lawrence Langner Louden Isabelle Marshall Armina Month 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 Impact This evocative and intriguing black and beige playbill poster, titled "The Pursuit of Happiness," transports us back to the heart of the 1930s in America. The Federal Theatre Project, a groundbreaking initiative of the New Deal, was established in 1935 as part of the U.S. Works Progress Administration. Its mission was threefold: to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced this form of entertainment. This particular poster, featuring the play's title in bold, capitalized letters and a striking red "X" over the word "pursuing," was created for a production of "The Pursuit of Happiness" at the Syracuse, New York, playhouse. The poster's design is a testament to the Federal Theatre Project's commitment to both artistic innovation and political relevance. The poster's creator remains unknown, but it is known that the Federal Theatre Project was led by influential figures such as Armina Marshall, Lawrence Langner, and Isabelle Louden. The project's typeface and lettering choices reflect the era's modernist sensibilities, while the play's title speaks to the universal human desire for happiness, a theme that resonated deeply with audiences during the Great Depression. This artifact serves as a reminder of the Federal Theatre Project's enduring legacy, which continues to inspire and educate us about the power of the arts to uplift and unite communities. The Pursuit of Happiness may have been a play, but this poster is a treasure trove of American heritage that continues to captivate and intrigue.
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