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Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
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Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. 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 Broadway Theatre Capital Letter Childhood English Text Fairytale Federal Theatre Project Jack And The Beanstalk Lenfance Maxine Elliotts Theatre New Deal New York United States Of America Pantomime Publicity Theatrical Western Script Work Projects Administration Works Progress Administration Graphic Design Playhouse
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This photograph captures the magic of the Children's Holiday Festival in New York during the 1930s. The event was part of the Federal Theatre Project, an initiative created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935. The project aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced them. The poster for the festival, displayed prominently in the image, advertises a production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre. The design, created by Pierre Patelin, features vibrant colors and whimsical lettering that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the pantomime. The use of green and red adds to the festive atmosphere, while the Western script adds a touch of authenticity. The Federal Theatre Project was a significant part of the New Deal, a series of programs and projects implemented in response to the Great Depression. This photograph is a testament to the power of art and entertainment to bring joy and wonder to people during challenging times. The image transports us back to a bygone era, inviting us to imagine the excitement and anticipation of attending a live theatrical performance as a child in the 1930s.
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