WPA. Federal Theatre presents Native ground by Virgil Geddes
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WPA. Federal Theatre presents Native ground by Virgil Geddes
WPA. Federal Theatre presents Native ground by Virgil Geddes. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Native Ground at Maxine Elliotts Theatre, 39th St. east of Broadway, New York City, showing a plow in field, farmhouse in the distance. Date between 1936 and 1939
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Administration Federal Geddes Presents Progress Virgil
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This evocative poster announces the presentation of "Native Ground" by Virgil Geddes, produced by the Federal Theatre Project between 1936 and 1939. The image features a plow tilling the earth in the foreground, with a farmhouse and rolling hills in the distance. The title of the play is written in bold, red letters at the top, while the subheading "A Play of the Soil" is displayed below. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the New Deal's Works Progress Administration (WPA), aimed to provide employment opportunities for artists and writers during the Great Depression. The poster's design reflects the progressive spirit of the era, with its emphasis on the connection between the land, labor, and community. The use of earthy colors and the simple, yet powerful image of the plow at work in the field underscores the theme of the play, which explored the relationship between the natural world and human existence. Virgil Geddes was a prominent figure in the Federal Theatre Project, serving as its director from 1935 to 1936. Under his leadership, the project produced a wide range of works, from classic plays to experimental productions, and reached millions of people across the country. "Native Ground" was one of the many productions that showcased the talent and creativity of the Federal Theatre Project during this period of American history. This poster is a testament to the enduring power of the arts to inspire and uplift, even in the most challenging of times. It reminds us of the importance of connecting with the land and our communities, and the role that art can play in shaping our collective imagination and understanding of the world around us.
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