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Help Yourself, (Palm Springs?), [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Help Yourself, (Palm Springs?), [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Help Yourself, (Palm Springs?), [193-]. Plaza Theatre..."Help Yourself" - A 3-Act Comedy - Road Attraction - Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'. 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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- A 3-Act Comedy: An Unknown Masterpiece of the Federal Theatre Project's "Plaza Theatre" ([193-], Palm Springs) This print showcases an original playbill for the Federal Theatre Project's production of "Help Yourself," a 3-act comedy road attraction that graced the stage of the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs during the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), was established in 1935 to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced this cultural delight. The intriguing design of this playbill features a striking image of a man, identified as "Paul Vulpius," gesturing towards a grille adorned with coins. The coins, in various denominations, are arranged in a playful and artistic manner, with a dollar bill peeking out from the bottom right corner. The title of the play, "Help Yourself," is prominently displayed in bold, colorful lettering, accompanied by the subtitle "A 3-Act Comedy - Road Attraction." The Federal Theatre Project, under the direction of Hungarian-born artists Hans Adler, Ladislas Fodor, and Laszlo Lakatos, produced a diverse range of plays, from drama and farce to comedy and political commentary. "Help Yourself" appears to be a light-hearted and entertaining production, perfect for an afternoon matinee. The playbill's design, with its clever use of currency imagery, adds an engaging and playful touch to this cultural artifact from America's past. This rare and intriguing piece of heritage art serves as a reminder of the rich and diverse history of performing arts in the United States during the New Deal era. The Library of Congress, which houses this valuable print, continues to preserve and share such treasures with the public, allowing us to appreciate the artistic and historical significance of these important works.
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