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H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents - Gilbert & Sullivan's Popular Operetta...All Star Cast of 60 Artists - Augmented Orchestra of 20 - Star Casino'. 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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This print showcases a production of H.M.S. Pinafore, presented by The Federal Theatre Project in New York during the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration, was established in 1935 to preserve and develop theater skills, provide employment for theater workers on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to communities across the United States. The all-star cast of 60 artists and augmented orchestra of 20 came together for this rendition of the popular Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Sir William Schwenk Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, the renowned British duo behind the creation of H.M.S. Pinafore, penned this witty and entertaining work in 1878. The playbill design features elegant lettering, showcasing the title, "H.M.S. Pinafore," and "The Federal Theatre Presents" in bold, colorful text. The poster also highlights the location of the performance, "Star Casino," and the political and cultural significance of the event, "Gilbert & Sullivan's Popular Operetta...All Star Cast of 60 Artists - Augmented Orchestra of 20." This image is a testament to the enduring appeal of live theater and the impact of the New Deal's efforts to bring arts and culture to the masses during the Great Depression. The Federal Theatre Project's production of H.M.S. Pinafore serves as a reminder of the power of the arts to uplift and unite communities, even in the most challenging of times.
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