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The Prince of Pilsen, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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The Prince of Pilsen, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Pilsen, San Diego, [193-]. Savoy Theatre - "The Prince of Pilsen"...San Diego Symphony Association'. 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 scene from the play "The Prince of Pilsen," performed at the Savoy Theatre in San Diego during the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), brought live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced this art form. The WPA was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to enrich the cultural landscape of the United States during the Great Depression. The image features the playbill design for "The Prince of Pilsen," created by an unknown artist, likely Gustav Carl Luders or Gustave Luders, based on the distinctive lettering style. The design showcases the play's title in bold, colorful letters, accompanied by the image of a crown and the name of the Savoy Theatre. The Federal Theatre Project logo is also present, emphasizing the government's role in supporting the arts during this time. "The Prince of Pilsen" was likely a musical or play that told a story of the Czech community in Pilsen, a neighborhood in San Diego. The New Deal policies of the WPA provided a platform for diverse and politically-relevant works to be produced and performed, reflecting the social and cultural climate of the era. This print is a testament to the rich heritage of American theater history and the important role that government initiatives can play in promoting the arts.
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