It Can't Happen Here, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

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It Can't Happen Here, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

It Can't Happen Here, [193-]. The Federal Theatre presents World Premiere...Repertory Theatre...Works Progress Administration'. Play adapted from a dystopian political novel about the rise of a US dictator, by Sinclair Lewis. 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, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances

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Administration Works Progress Cultural Event Dictatorship Dystopian Fascism Federal Theatre Project Harry Sinclair Lewis Jack Moffitt John C John C Moffitt Lewis Harry Sinclair Lewis Sinclair Moffitt Moffitt Jack Moffitt John C New Deal Playbill Prophetic Show Sinclair Lewis Stage Show Tyranny Works Progress Administration Graphic Design Playhouse

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This print showcases a historical moment in American theater history: the world premiere of "It Can't Happen Here," a dystopian political play adapted from Sinclair Lewis' novel, presented by the Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), was established in 1935 to preserve and develop theater skills, re-employ artists on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to communities across the United States. The playbill, designed by an unknown artist, features bold, colorful typography by Jack Moffitt and John C. Moffitt. The graphic design showcases the title, "It Can't Happen Here," in striking red letters, while the subtitle, "A Play in Three Acts by Sinclair Lewis," is presented in a more subdued, yet still prominent, font. The Federal Theatre Project's logo, along with the play's production information, is displayed at the bottom of the poster. The image is a prophetic reminder of the potential for tyranny and fascism in American politics, as depicted in Lewis' novel. The play's premiere at the Federal Theatre Project was not only a cultural event but also a significant moment in the history of the New Deal and the American theater. This print is a valuable heritage artifact, preserving the legacy of a pivotal moment in American arts and politics.

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