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Works Progress Administration Collection (#16)

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Pursuit of Happiness, Denver, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Pursuit of Happiness, Denver, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Pursuit of Happiness, Denver, 1937. Revival - By Popular Demand... Lawrence & Armina Marshall Langner's "The Pursuit of Happiness"'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: These Few Ashes, Denver, 1937. Creator: Unknown

These Few Ashes, Denver, 1937. Creator: Unknown
These Few Ashes, Denver, 1937. Baker Federal Theatre..."These Few Ashes" - A Smart Comedy by Leonord [sic] Ide'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Pursuit of Happiness, Denver, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pursuit of Happiness, Denver, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pursuit of Happiness, Denver, 1937. W.P.A. Baker-Federal Theatre..."Pursuit of Happiness" - An American Comedy - By Lawrence Langner and Armina Marshall Langner'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Me Third, Denver, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Me Third, Denver, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Me Third, Denver, 1936. World Premiere - "Me Third" - a comedy by Mary Coyle Chase of Denver...Now Playing - Baker Federal Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Me Third, Denver, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Me Third, Denver, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Me Third, Denver, 1936. World Premiere - A Comedy by Mary Coyle Chase of Denver...Now Playing - Baker Federal Theatre'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Cinderella, Denver, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Cinderella, Denver, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Cinderella, Denver, 1936. Cinderella - A Farce in 3 Acts - at Baker Federal Theatre...Matinees Only'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Sap Runs High, Cummington, MA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Sap Runs High, Cummington, MA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Sap Runs High, Cummington, MA, [193-]. Village Congregational Church - Offer At - Town Hall - Cummington..."The Sap Runs High" - 3 Act Comedy - Staged by Willard Dashiell - By H.T

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Squall, Colton, CA, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Squall, Colton, CA, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Squall, Colton, CA, 1937. "The Squall" - Jean Bart's Drama of Romantic Spain'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Shepherd in the Distance, Cleveland, OH, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Shepherd in the Distance, Cleveland, OH, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Shepherd in the Distance, Cleveland, OH, 1937. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio - Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth in - The Shepherd in the Distance'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio - Presents - the Federal Theatre for Youth - in - The Ivory Door [by A. A. Milne]

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: A Christmas Carol, Cleveland, 1937. Creator: Unknown

A Christmas Carol, Cleveland, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Christmas Carol, Cleveland, 1937. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth - in - A Christmas Carol'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth in - The Emperor's New Clothes'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Ohio Doom, Cincinnati, OH, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Ohio Doom, Cincinnati, OH, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Ohio Doom, Cincinnati, OH, 1938. A Play of the American Scene - The Playbox...Ohio Doom - by Harold Igo'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: One Third of a Nation, Cincinnati, 1938. Creator: Unknown

One Third of a Nation, Cincinnati, 1938. Creator: Unknown
One Third of a Nation, Cincinnati, [or possibly Seattle?], 1938. Federal Theatre - "One Third of a Nation" - a Living Newspaper Play on Housing - Now!'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: A Christmas Carol, Cincinnati, 1938. Creator: Unknown

A Christmas Carol, Cincinnati, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Christmas Carol, Cincinnati, 1938. The Playbox...A Christmas Carol - by Dickens'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Robin Hood, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Robin Hood, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Robin Hood, Cincinnati, 1937. A Comic Opera by Reginald de Koven...Emery [Theatre]'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Green Grow the Lilacs, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Green Grow the Lilacs, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Green Grow the Lilacs, Cincinnati, 1937. The Federal Theatre WPA Presents "Green Grow the Lilacs" - Comedy by Lynn Riggs - Emery Auditorium...'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Excursion, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Excursion, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Excursion, Cincinnati, 1937. Comedy [by] Victor Wolfson - Sailing...Seeking...Did they return? - "Excursion"...Emery Parkway at Walnut'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Ah, Wilderness!, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Ah, Wilderness!, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Ah, Wilderness!, Cincinnati, 1937. Emery Auditorium..."Ah, Wilderness!" - Eugene O'Neill's Great American Comedy...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: It Can't Happen Here, Cincinnati, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

It Can't Happen Here, Cincinnati, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
It Can't Happen Here, Cincinnati, [193-]. Returned by Popular Demand - Cincinnati Federal Theatre - "It Can't Happen Here" by John C

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Federal Ballet, Chicago, 1939. Creator: Unknown

Federal Ballet, Chicago, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Federal Ballet, Chicago, 1939. Blackstone Theatre...Federal Ballet - 35 Artists - Direction of Ruth Page and Bentley Stone...Featuring Guns and Castanets (Carmen in Modern Spain)

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Auspices of American Youth Council - One Performance Only...Springfield Auditorium..."Created Equal" - by John Hunter Booth - A Dramatic Chronicle

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: As You Like It, Chicago, 1939. Creator: Unknown

As You Like It, Chicago, 1939. Creator: Unknown
As You Like It, Chicago, 1939. Blackstone Theatre...Shakespeare's "As You Like It" - staged by Russell Spindler'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Pinocchio, San Francisco, 1939. Creator: Unknown

Pinocchio, San Francisco, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, San Francisco, 1939. Held Over by Popular Demand - "Pinocchio"...All Special School Children's Tickets Will Be Good on These Dates - Alcazar [Theatre]...A Federal Theatre

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper - A Comedy with Music by David Pinski - Music by David Sheinfeld - Staged by Adolph Gartner

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Squaring the Circle, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Squaring the Circle, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Squaring the Circle, San Diego, 1938. The Comedy that Made Millions Laugh...Savoy [Theatre]...Guaranteed...The Most Riotous Farce Comedy of the Season...First Time in San Diego'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Prologue to Glory, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Chicago, 1938. The Federal Theatre - Hallie Flanagan, National Director - George Kondolf, Director for New York City - "...the most satisfactory (play)

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Sap, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown

The Sap, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Sap, San Diego, 1938. "The Sap" - By William A. Grew - Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School Auditorium'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Poster from Chicago production of Power, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Poster from Chicago production of Power, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Poster from Chicago production of Power, 1938. Blackstone Theatre Now - A Living Newspaper - Power - by Arthur Arent...The Dramatic Stage Success that Gripped New York and Los Angeles. See It!'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Mister Jim, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Mister Jim, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mister Jim, Chicago, 1938. Selwyn Theatre - Now Playing - A New Comedy Drama - Mister Jim - by Marcus Bach - Produced by Harry Minturn - Staged by Edward Vail'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Coriolanus, Roslyn, NY, [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

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan - Modern Version'. Poster for a musical theatre adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, The Mikado

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, Roslyn, NY, [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

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Frankie and Johnny, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Frankie and Johnny, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Frankie and Johnny, Chicago, 1938. Federal Ballet Presents "Frankie & Johnny" and "American Pattern" - direction of Ruth Page and Bentley Stone

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Big Blow, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Big Blow, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Big Blow, New York, 1938. 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

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Ballet Fedre, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Ballet Fedre, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Ballet Fedre, Chicago, 1938. Ballet FedrU - Grace and Kurt Graff - Berta Ochsner - Katherine Dunham - Great Northern Theatre'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, 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

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Anthony and Anna, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Anthony and Anna, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Anthony and Anna, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...Anthony and Anna - A Comedy by St. John Ervine - Produced by Harry Minturn - Direction of Victor Sutherland - Settings by Clive

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Girl from Pest, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Girl from Pest, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Girl from Pest, 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

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Monesh, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Monesh, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Monesh, Chicago, 1937. Great Northern Theatre...Music - Ballets - Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit Presents - Monesh - By Jonah Spivak - Adapted from I.L

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Aladdin, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Aladdin, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, Los Angeles, 1938. Now "Aladdin" - A Fabulous Fantasy - A Tuneful Colorful Extravaganza - Cast of 110 Artists - Mayan [Theatre], Hill St. at 11th'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Within These Walls, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Within These Walls, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Within These Walls, Chicago, 1937. Blackstone [Theatre]...Within these Walls - by Marcus Bach - Two Weeks Only - Director Key Ewing - Assistant Director Sidney Blackstone'

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Ah Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Ah Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Ah Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Eugene O'Neill's Great Comedy - "Ah, Wilderness!"...Mason Opera House...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: The Straw, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Straw, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Straw, Chicago, 1937. Blackstone Theatre...Now Playing - Eugene O'Neill's - The Straw - Presented by WPA Federal Theatre - Cast of 40 - Five Scenes - Staged by Victor Sutherland

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Old Autumn, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Old Autumn, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Old Autumn, Los Angeles, 1936. Mason Theatre..."Old Autumn"...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: See Naples and Die, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown

See Naples and Die, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
See Naples and Die, Chicago, 1937. Blackstone Theatre...Now Playing - See Naples and Die - By Elmer Rice - A Sophisticated Comedy - The Pazzia [Madness] Starts at 8.30 Every Evening...Gala New

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Theatre poster, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Theatre poster, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Theatre poster, Los Angeles, [193-]. Free! Changed to Thursday Nights...Federal Theatre Project Works Progress Administration Invites You To Attend The Alcazar Theatre every Thursday night at 8.30

Background imageWorks Progress Administration Collection: Monesh, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Monesh, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Monesh, Chicago, 1937. Great Northern Theatre...Music - Ballets - Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit Presents - Monesh - By Jonah Spivak - Adapted from I.L



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