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The mad hopes by Romney Brent featuring for 1st time: a Surrealist setting!. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Mad Hopes at the Avery Memorial theater. Date 1938
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Administration Brent Featuring Hopes Progress Romney Setting Surrealist
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This poster announces the first-ever theatrical presentation of Romney Brent's surrealist masterpiece, "The Mad Hopes," produced by the Federal Theatre Project at the Avery Memorial Theater in 1938. The image, created by Brent himself, showcases a dreamlike and otherworldly setting that perfectly encapsulates the play's avant-garde nature. The Federal Theatre Project, a New Deal initiative, was established to provide employment for actors, writers, and technicians during the Great Depression. Brent, an accomplished artist and set designer, was a significant contributor to the project, creating posters and designs for various productions. "The Mad Hopes" marked one of his most innovative and intriguing works. The poster's design is a visual feast for the eyes, with its bold colors, abstract shapes, and whimsical figures. The surrealist setting, featuring fantastical creatures and a distorted clock, hints at the play's exploration of time, progress, and the human condition. The title, "The Mad Hopes," is written in bold, stylized letters, adding to the overall sense of intrigue and excitement. This poster is an essential piece of American theater history, showcasing the groundbreaking work of the Federal Theatre Project and the visionary art of Romney Brent. It serves as a reminder of a time when art and creativity were prioritized as essential components of societal progress and cultural enrichment.
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