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It Can't Happen Here, Yonkers, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
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It Can't Happen Here, Yonkers, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
It Can't Happen Here, Yonkers, 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 Beige Capital Letter English Text Federal Theatre Project Harry Sinclair Lewis Lewis Harry Sinclair Lewis Sinclair New Deal Playbill Sinclair Lewis Typeface Warburton Theatre Western Script Works Progress Administration Playhouse
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This photograph showcases a playbill for the Federal Theatre Project's production of "It Can't Happen Here" at the Warburton Theatre in Yonkers, New York, during the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, established in 1935 as part of the New Deal's Works Progress Administration (WPA), aimed to preserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to communities across the United States that had previously been deprived of such experiences. The playbill for this particular production advertises the political drama "It Can't Happen Here" by American author Sinclair Lewis. The play, which was also the title of Lewis' 1935 novel, was a cautionary tale about the potential for fascism to take root in the United States. The stark contrast between the beige and black color palette, the bold lettering in Western script, and the capitalized text all contribute to the sense of urgency and importance conveyed by the image. The Federal Theatre Project's production of "It Can't Happen Here" was likely intended to engage and provoke audiences during a time of political upheaval and uncertainty in the United States. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of the arts to reflect and respond to the social and political climate of a given era, and to inspire critical thought and dialogue among its viewers.
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