Coquette, Raleigh, NC, 1937. Creator: Unknown

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Coquette, Raleigh, NC, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Coquette, Raleigh, NC, 1937. At Last! In Raleigh!! Ann Preston Bridgers and George Abbott's Broadway Success - Coquette - Raleigh Little Theatre...Murphey School Auditorium'. 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 Cultural Event Federal Theatre Project George Abbott New Deal Playbill Show Stage Show Works Progress Administration Graphic Design Playhouse

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This photograph captures a moment in Raleigh, North Carolina's theatrical history, as Ann Preston Bridgers and George Abbott's Broadway success, "Coquette," made its way to the Raleigh Little Theatre in 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), brought live theatre to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced it. The Federal Theatre Project was established in 1935 with the goal of conserving and developing the skills of theater workers, re-employing them on public relief, and providing cultural experiences for communities across the United States. This image, a playbill for "Coquette" at Murphey School Auditorium, showcases the vibrant graphic design and lettering that was a hallmark of the Federal Theatre Project's posters and playbills. The text on the playbill announces the arrival of "At Last! In Raleigh!! Ann Preston Bridgers' and George Abbott's Broadway Success - Coquette," marking the local premiere of this acclaimed production. The image of a curtain rising, a common motif in theatre advertising, adds to the sense of anticipation and excitement. This photograph is a testament to the impact of the New Deal's cultural initiatives during the 1930s, and the enduring power of live theatre to bring communities together and provide a much-needed escape from the challenges of the time.

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