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It Can't Happen Here, Cincinnati, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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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. Moffitt and Sinclair Lewis...Emery Auditorium...'. 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 playbill for the Federal Theatre Project's production of "It Can't Happen Here" in Cincinnati during the 1930s. The play, adapted from Sinclair Lewis's dystopian political novel of the same name, was brought to life on stage by Jack Moffitt under the direction of Harry Sinclair Lewis. The Federal Theatre Project, established by the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935, aimed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and bring theater to communities across the United States that had never before experienced live theatrical performances. The playbill's graphic design is a striking example of the era's aesthetic, with bold lettering and a color palette reminiscent of the 1930s. The text announces the return of the popular production at Emery Auditorium, inviting audiences to witness the prophetic tale of a US dictator's rise to power. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the Federal Theatre Project's cultural significance during the New Deal era, as well as the enduring relevance of Sinclair Lewis's cautionary tale about the potential for tyranny in American politics.
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