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The Federal Theater Div. of W.P.A. presents "It can't happen here" [by...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis at the President Theatre, showing soldiers and a fist in a raised-arm salute. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work ... More

"Battle hymn" by Michael Gold & Michael Blankfort epic drama of pre-ci...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Columbia theater, showing a half-length portrait of a white man, facing left, reaching his hand toward the hand of an African American. Wo... More

Federal Theatre Project presents 10 acts all star vaudeville

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of vaudeville at the Now and Then Hall, Salem, Mass., showing dancing girls and orchestra. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Why men leave home" by Avery Hopwood

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Why Men Leave Home" at the Mason Opera House, showing a broken heart. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Elmer Rice's "Judgement day" - Federal theatre project. Public domain ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Judgement Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Justice holding a scale. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Dracula" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Dalderston [i.e. Balderston] T...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Dracula" at the Mason Opera House, showing a large bat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The devil passes" Satan in a new role.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Musart Theatre, showing a hooded figure superimposed over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More

"Vaudeville frolic" 15 acts : Gala midnight show New Year's eve.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Vaudeville Frolic" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, California, showing stage production with orchestra. A Federal Road Show Attraction - Div. of W.P.A. Work ... More

"Swing parade" 1937 musical smash hit positively last week!

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Swing Parade" at the Alcazar theater, showing a man and woman dancing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Ser. No. 906.

War declared Almost! : For full details see "Warrior's husband" coming...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Warrior's Husband" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Counsellor at law" Gripping drama by...Elmer Rice.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Mason Opera House, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents the Federal Theatre...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Christmas Carol." Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Hansel and Gretel," the gingerbread children by Humperdinck Music, an...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Beaux Arts Theatre, 8th and Beacon Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel talking to a witch. Work Projects Adminis... More

Streamlined Shakespeare - winter's tale and midsummer night's dream Cu...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during t... More

Federal Theatre Project presents "I want a policeman" A gripping myste...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Mt. Park Casino, Holyoke, Mass., showing the face and hand of a man holding a gun. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

Big tent theatre - now playing - Abraham Lincoln, the great commoner

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Lincoln. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Volpone" by Ben Jonson - coin, public domain photograph

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Volpone" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a skull with gold coins. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Haiti, a drama of the black Napoleon, by William Du Bois, Lafayette Th...

Poster showing stylized black Napoleon. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 116

Detroit Federal Theatre Unit of Michigan Works Progress Administration...

Poster for Detroit Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis at the Lafayette Theatre, showing a stylized Adolf Hitler carrying a rifle standing behing a map of the United... More

"To the ladies", Head and Shoulders Portrait

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "To the Ladies" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon, showing three cocktail glasses raised in salute to head-and-shoulders portraits of three women.... More

Federal Theatre [presents] "Room service"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Room Service" showing a waiter carrying a tray full of bills. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The devil passes" Federal road show attraction : Direct from sensatio...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, Calif., showing a hooded figure looming over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

"Turn to the right" The laugh hit!

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Turn to the Right" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a traffic sign. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Class of 29" Where do they go from here?

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Class of 29" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man standing on a street corner with a street sign that reads "College 19... More

George Bernard Shaw's 3 act comedy "Captain Brassbound's conversion"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Vine St. near Hollywood Bvld., Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portrait of Bernard Shaw. Work P... More

"Triple a plowed under" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poste...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Triple A Plowed Under" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Avenue at Griffith Park, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man with horse-drawn plow. Work Projects... More

"Hansel and Gretel" Adapted from the opera for children .... by Humper...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel standing next to a tree. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More

Hollywood Playhouse now "Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville : Ride t...

Poster banner for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Counsellor at law" by Elmer Rice

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Federal Theatre, Rainier & Atlantic Streets. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

The Federal Theater Div. of W.P.A. presents "Blind alley," by James Wa...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Blind Alley" at the President Theatre, showing an alley. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon, presents Leslie Howard's "M...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Murray Hill" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a couple being driven in a horse-drawn carriage. Work Projects Administration Po... More

A sparkling musical revue "Gaieties of 1936"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Gaieties of 1936" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Avenue at Griffith Park, showing orchestra and dancing girls. Federal Stage Shows, Div. of W.P.A. Wor... More

Festival of American dance featuring Myra Kinch with modern dance grou...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of a festival of American dance with choreography by Myra Kinch and music by Manuela Galea at the Laguna Beach High School auditorium. Work Projects Administratio... More

"Revue of reviews" a musical satire of today Hollywood Playhouse, Vine...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Revue of Reviews" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing open program with illustration and text. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

First anniversary Federal Theatre production and world premiere of "Ra...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Rachel's Man" at the Savoy, showing silhouette of Andrew Jackson. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The tuneful musical hit! "Vodvil frolic" of 1937 - direct from Hollywo...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Vodvil Frolic" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon Ave., Colton. A Federal Theatre Road Attraction - Div. of W.P.A. Work Projects Administration ... More

"Brothers" by Herbert Ashton, Jr.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Brothers" at the Mason Opera House, showing two raised fists. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Federal Theatre Project presents "Day is darkness" in 3 acts The f...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Day is Darkness" at the Belasco Theatre, 1050 South Hill, showing a man standing with his arms spread before a ring of fire; some text in Yiddish. Work Projec... More

"Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alison's House" at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Alien corn" by Sidney Howard - Federal theatre project. Public domain...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alien Corn" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a ship on the horizon and stalks of corn. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The warrior's husband" Brilliantly humorous comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Warrior's Husband" showing a woman dressed as a Roman soldier carrying a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

[Map showing] research service to 40 Federal Theatre units, research s...

Pen and ink and watercolor. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. In lower margin: No. 2. Copy annotated in blue, red, and green to show areas of research service, mounted on board.

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA presents "Brothers" by Herbert Ashton ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Brothers" at the President Theatre, showing two men turned away from one another and removing gloves. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Adminis... More

"The treasure" by David Pinsky, directed by Adolph Freeman

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Treasure" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif., with performances in Yiddish and English; some text in Yiddish. Work Projects Admi... More

WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of "Afr...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "African Vineyard" at the Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, California, showing an African American woman with a basket of fruit and flo... More

"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing light from a suspended lamp. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Cradle snatchers" Cradle snatching! at Pickering Park Playhouse.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Cradle Snatchers" at the Pickering Park Playhouse, San Bernardino, Calif., showing an old woman holding a man in her arms next to a cradle. Work Projects Admi... More

"Last night of Don Juan" - Federal theatre project. Public domain post...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Last Night of Don Juan" at the Musart Theatre (formerly Egan), 1320 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing gondola. Work Projects Administration Pos... More

The merry musical satire "Ready! Aim! Fire!"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Ready! Aim! Fire!" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing explosions of musical notes on a globe. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Habit" by Charles C. Stewart - Federal theatre project. Public domain...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Habit" by Charles C. Stewart, at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a clock. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Hollywood Playhouse [presents] "Will Shakespeare" by Clemence Dane His...

Myra Kinch & group in concert of modern dance now!

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Myra Kinch and Group" in a concert of modern dance at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a dancer flinging her skirt wide. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

"Enter madam" [at] Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Enter Madam" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a woman on a stage. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Cincinnati Federal Theatre [presents] "Mikado" [a] Gilbert & Sullivan ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mikado" at the Emery, Walnut & Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The warrior's husband" Julian Thompson's satirical smash hit Positive...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Warrior's Husband" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The devil passes" Direct from sensational Los Angeles run.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, Calif., showing a hooded figure looming over a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More

"Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell a poetic romance.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alison's House" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a quill pen in a bottle of ink. Date handwritten on verso: 4/19/38. Work Projects Administration Poster Collecti... More

"Chalk dust" 2nd week by popular demand.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Chalk Dust" at the Emery, Walnut and Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, showing a red dot. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Federal Theater, Works Progress Administration presents "Blind All...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Blind Alley" at the Waterloo Theater, showing an alley. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. Work Projects Ad... More

Charles C. Stewart's "Habit" - Federal theatre project. Public domain ...

Festival of modern dance Myra Kinch & group.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of a festival of modern dance at the Mormon Church Auditorium. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

A 3 act Yiddish folk comedy "Dus groise Gevins" (The 200,000) by Shole...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Dus Groise Gevins" at Memorial High School, Roxbury, Mass., showing three men sewing. Benefit: Boston Bicker Cholim Association. Work Projects Administration ... More

"Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alison's House" at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Myra Kinch & group in concert of modern dance now!

[Police officer in front of crowd of children and adults at Federal Th...

Photograph by Dick (Richard) Rose, head of the Federal Theatre Project's Photographic Division. Exhibited: "Circus and the City" at the Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture, ... More

"Noah" inspiring negro spiritual fantasy

Poster for presentation of "Noah" at the Mayan Theatre, showing the ark. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the W.P.A. Theatre, showing a tree stump and a cottage in the woods. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Excursion" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Sail in and s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Excursion" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a ship "SS Happiness" sailing towards Coney Island. Work Projects... More

The Federal Theatre Div. of W.P.A. presents "Help Yourself"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the President Theatre, showing a confrontation between a man and a woman in silhouette. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Adm... More

"Green grow the lilacs" - Public domain portrait print

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Green Grow the Lilacs" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th St., Los Angeles, Calif., showing a farm and a profile bust portrait of a woman. Work Projects Admin... More

"The milky way" by Lynn Root and Harry Clork

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Milky Way" at the Mason Opera House, showing a boxer slumped in the corner of the boxing ring. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Judgement day" by Elmer Rice - Federal theatre project. Public domain...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Judgement Day" at the Mayan Theatre, showing half of a scale. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Federal Theatre on Treasure Island "Swing mikado" A cast of 100 : Sens...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Swing Mikado" at the Golden Gate International Exposition, on Treasure Island, San Francisco, Calif., showing a woman dancer. Work Projects Administration Pos... More

The Federal Theatre presents the world's greatest! circus : 200 sawdus...

"The devil passes" Satan in a new role.

Federal Theatre Project presents "The drunkard or the fallen saved" Or...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Drunkard or the Fallen Saved" at Mt. Park Casino, Holyoke, Mass., showing two liquor bottles. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"American Family Robinson" A comedy in three acts by George Savage : A...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "American Family Robinson" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a man on a raft adrift at sea. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Victor Herbert's comic opera "Fortune teller" with famous "gypsy love ...

Poster for Federal Theatre and Music Project presentation of "Fortune Teller" at the Emery, Walnut and Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, showing the king of hearts playing card. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More

Federal Road-show attraction "The fool" by Channing Pollock

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Fool" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Art & Mrs. Bottle" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Ar...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Art & Mrs. Bottle" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a silhouette of an artist painting at an easel... More

Federal Mayan Theatre [presents] Censored, "a modern play" by Conrad ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Censored" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portraits of a man and a woman, and a play script. Work Projects Admini... More

The Federal Theater Div. of WPA presents the play that rocked Broadway...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Class of '29" at the Waterloo Theater, showing a row of students in caps and gowns. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More

Hall Johnson's famous negro music-drama "Run, little chillun" Original...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Run, Little Chillun" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, showing two men singing and two women dancing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library o... More

"Enchanted April" opens Apr. 13th to 18th, Federal Theatre, La Cadena ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Enchanted April" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a couple standing on cliff overlooking the ocean. Work Projects Administration ... More

"What Anne brought home" - Federal theatre project. Public domain post...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "What Anne Brought Home" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a couple standing outside of dwelling. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at Union Hi-School auditorium, showing a woman standing before a bank teller. Sponsored by Inglewood Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Tickets on sale ... More

"Blind alley," by James Warwick

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Blind Alley" at the Mayan Theatre, showing two men talking. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Help yourself" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a hand holding a stack of money. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alison's House" at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville by Gene Stone and Jack Robinson ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Alcazar theater, showing two men on stage with dancing girls. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville by Gene Stone and Jack Robinson ...

The Federal Theatre presents the world's greatest! circus : 200 sawdus...

"The warrior's husband" Brilliantly humorous comedy.

C.E. Reynolds "Mystery of broadwalk asylum"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Vine at Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library o... More

Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon, presents "Hell-bent fer hea...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hell-bent fer Heaven" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon, showing a man on a horse with mountains in the distance. Work Projects Administration ... More

"Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the W.P.A. Theatre, 614 S.W. 11th St., showing Hansel and Gretel sitting on a bench. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

"Two a day" is leaving soon - Federal theatre project. Public domain p...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents The Federal Theatre...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Emperor's New Clothes," showing two figures in black and white. Date stamped on verso: Sept 7 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Librar... More

"The Emperor Jones" by Eugene O'Neill with Ralph Chesse's Marionettes

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Emperor Jones" at the Columbia theater, showing a woodcut design of a man in military uniform holding a handgun. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More

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