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Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre... presents - the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company...Iolanthe...Gondoliers - Brooklyn Academy of Music'. 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 Arthur Seymour Sullivan Arthur Sullivan Cultural Event Federal Theatre Project Gilbert And Sullivan Gilbert Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Sullivan Gilbert William Schwenk Gilbert Ws Gondoliers New Deal Playbill Show Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan Sir Arthur Sullivan Sir William Schwenk Gilbert Stage Show Sullivan Sullivan Arthur Sullivan Arthur Seymour Sir William Gilbert William Schwenck Gilbert William Schwenk Gilbert Works Progress Administration Ws Gilbert Wsgilbert W s gilbert Graphic Design Iolanthe Playhouse The Gondoliers
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This photograph print showcases a scene from the Federal Theatre Project's production of Iolanthe, presented by the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City during the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, established in 1935 as part of the U.S. Works Progress Administration, aimed to preserve 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 them. The image features an intricately designed playbill for the production of Iolanthe, which includes the title of the play, the names of the performing companies, and the location of the show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The playbill also highlights the Federal Theatre Project's involvement in the production, emphasizing its role in preserving and promoting cultural events during the New Deal era. The graphic design of the playbill showcases the artistic flair of the time, with elegant lettering and a monochrome color palette. Sir Arthur Sullivan and Sir William Schwenk Gilbert's operetta, Iolanthe, was a popular choice for the Federal Theatre Project, as it showcased the wit and charm of the Victorian era, providing a much-needed escape from the political and economic turmoil of the Great Depression. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of arts and culture during times of hardship and uncertainty, and the role that government initiatives can play in preserving and promoting these essential aspects of society.
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