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Help Yourself, San Jose, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Help Yourself, San Jose, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Help Yourself, San Jose, [193-]. Ride a Bus to the 2 Great Events at the San Jose Civic Auditorium...Montgomery Theatre - the Hilarious 3-Act Comedy Hit "Help Yourself"...See the Comedy...and Dance...Music by Royal Commanders Orchestra...A Federal Theatre Touring Attraction - Divison of the WPA - Sponsored by San Jose Night Ball Association and Recreation Commission'. 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 hilarious 3-act comedy hit, took center stage at the San Jose Civic Auditorium's Montgomery Theatre in the 1930s. This production was presented as part of the Federal Theatre Project, an initiative created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935. The project aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ workers on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never experienced such entertainment before. This striking poster, designed by an unknown artist, advertises the event as a Federal Theatre Touring Attraction, sponsored by the San Jose Night Ball Association and Recreation Commission. The design features bold, colorful graphics, with the play's title, "Help Yourself," prominently displayed in an eye-catching font. The image of a man reaching out to grab a bus ticket symbolizes the accessibility of the event, inviting the public to attend. The poster also highlights the musical accompaniment by the Royal Commanders' Orchestra, adding to the allure of the evening's entertainment. The Federal Theatre Project, under the direction of Hans Adler, Ladislaus Lakatos, and Paul Vulpius, was a significant part of the New Deal's cultural initiatives during the Great Depression. This poster serves as a testament to the rich heritage of American performing arts and the enduring impact of the WPA on the cultural landscape of the United States.
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