Federal Theatre Project Collection

Revolt of the Beavers, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

The Night of January 16th, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Night of January 16th, San Diego, 1938. Savoy Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Little Women, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Little Women, San Diego, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Professor Mamlock, Los Angles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Professor Mamlock, Los Angles, [193-]

Children's Festival Week, Los Angeles, CA, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Griffith Park - Opens Aug

Theatre poster, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Theatre poster, Los Angeles, [193-]

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" - "An excursion into the early American Theatre" - by Richard Maibaum - Copley Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Copley Theatre..."A Moral Entertainment" by Richard Maibaum - An Excursion into the Early American Theatre'

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, [193-]

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre... presents - the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company...Iolanthe...Gondoliers - Brooklyn Academy of Music'

Flight, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Flight, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Eternal Prodigal, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Eternal Prodigal, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Einmal Mensch…!, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Einmal Menscha!, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Dictator, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Dictator, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Class of 29, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Class of 29, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Bassa Moona, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Bassa Moona, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

American Holiday, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
American Holiday, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
String Fever, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

No More Peace, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. The Drunkard - or - The Fallen Saved - St. Charles Theatre - Now Playing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown
If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. The Unknown Soldier...of Germany - A Jew; France - A Pacifist; Italy - A Musician; Austria - A Nationalist; England - A Patriot; U.S.A

The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House...Two Weeks Only - "The Milky Way" by Lynn Root & Harry Clork'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - "Accent on Youth"...by Samson Raphaelson'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Native Ground, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
Native Ground, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. St Charles Theatre - Now Playing - The Drunkard - or - The Fallen Saved'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre..."Blind Alley" by James Warwick...Now Playing - Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. "Streamline Shakespeare" - Highland Park Playground Auditorium...Free!'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Out-Door Theatre - Pro[testant] Cathedral of St. Alban's Church...Hollywood - "Everyman"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - Two Weeks Only...Boy Meets Girl - by Bella and Samuel Spewack'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. "The Bishop Misbehaves" by Frederick Jackson - 2 Weeks Only...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

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

Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Federal Beaux Arts Theatre...Chas

Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan [Theatre]...Eugene O'Neill's New York Stage Hit - "Days Without End"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. "Pinocchio" - Adapted and Directed by Yasha Frank...Greek Open Air Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of Works Progress Administration'

Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. "Pinocchio" - Adapted and Directed by Yasha Frank...Greek Open Air Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of Works Progress Administration'

Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. The Experimental Theatre Presents - Chalk Dust - directed by James Light - by Harold Clarke and Maxwell Nurnberg'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan [Theatre]...Eugene O'Neill's "Days Without End" - New York Stage Hit'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre'. Poster for play by Ward Morehouse and Peggy Wood. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre - The Broadway Comedy Hit!..."Miss Quis" - by Ward Morehouse and Peggy Wood'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. "Judgment Day" by Elmer Rice...Mayan Theatre'

Lars Killed His Son, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lars Killed His Son, Los Angeles, 1937. Musart Theatre..."Lars Killed His Son" by Lawrence J. Bernard...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Ladies of the Jury, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Ladies of the Jury, Los Angeles, 1937. Mason Theatre..."Ladies of the Jury" - Nightly Except Monday...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan Theatre...C. E. Reynolds "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" - Thrills! Chills!...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre..."Blind Alley" by James Warwick...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Night Must Fall, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Night Must Fall, Los Angeles, 1938. "Night Must Fall" - Emlyn Williams Horror Drama...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. St. Mary's Catholic Church Auditorium...Chicago - "Everyman"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Marionette Varieties, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Marionette Varieties, Los Angeles, 1937. Theatre of the Magic Strings...Now Playing..."Marionette Varieties"..."The Jewel Tree"...Federal Theatre Project - Division of WPA'

Autumn Crocus, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Autumn Crocus, New Orleans, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Green Grow the Lilacs, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Green Grow the Lilacs, Los Angeles, 1937. Federal Theatre...Presenting "Green Grow the Lilacs"...'. Comedy by Lynn Riggs. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

One Third of a Nation, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
One Third of a Nation, New Orleans, 1938

Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937

Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Monsignor's Hour, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Monsignor's Hour, New Orleans, 1938. 2 One Act Stage Plays - Monsignor's Hour - Moon of the Caribbees - Federal Theatre Playhouse'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

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The Federal Theatre Project, a branch of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), was a groundbreaking initiative that aimed to provide employment for theater professionals during the Great Depression. Led by director Hallie Flanagan, this government-funded project sought to bring quality theater productions to communities across America. One notable figure associated with the Federal Theatre Project was Leo A Dawson, who testified before the Dies Un-American Committee. His involvement in this controversial hearing shed light on the political tensions surrounding the project and its perceived ties to communism. The Federal Theatre Project showcased a diverse range of performances, including adaptations of classic literature such as Charles Dickens' "The Cricket on the Hearth" and "A Christmas Carol. " These productions were widely advertised through eye-catching posters that captured audiences' attention and generated excitement for these beloved stories brought to life on stage. In 1936, one of their most memorable productions was Shakespeare's "Macbeth, " featuring talented actors like Maurice Ellis as Macduff and Jack Carter as Macbeth. The production drew large crowds outside venues like Harlem's Lafayette Theatre during its opening night, highlighting both its popularity and accessibility within local communities. To support their endeavors, research areas were mapped out across America where WPA theaters could be established. This strategic approach allowed for widespread engagement with theater arts throughout various regions, providing employment opportunities while also enriching cultural experiences for audiences nationwide. J. Lewis Johnson played a significant role in bringing "Macbeth" to life in 1936 as part of the Federal Theatre Project. His performance exemplified the dedication and talent displayed by all cast members involved in these ambitious productions.