Uriel Acosta, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

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Uriel Acosta, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Uriel Acosta, [193-]. Federal Musart Theatre...Project No. 8 Presents - Karl Gutzkov's - "Uriel Acosta" - A Classical Drama in 5 Acts...[Hebrew text]...With a Distinguished Cast of 50 Professional Artists and De Luxe String Orchestra - In Yiddish [and] In English'. Poster for a production of the first classic play to be translated into Yiddish. 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 poster for a groundbreaking theatrical production of Uriel Acosta's classical drama, "Uriel Acosta," presented by the Federal Musart Theatre as part of Project No. 8 under the Federal Theatre Project (FTP), an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935. The FTP aimed to preserve and develop theater skills, re-employ artists, and bring live performances to thousands of Americans who had never experienced them before. The poster, designed in the 1930s, announces a production of the first classic play to be translated into Yiddish. The distinguished cast of 50 professional artists and a de luxe string orchestra brought this tragedy to life in both Yiddish and English. The poster features the image of Karl Ferdinand Gutzkow, the German playwright who wrote the original play in 1840. The Hebrew text at the top translates to "Federal Musart Theatre Presents," while the title of the play is displayed prominently in bold lettering. The FTP, an essential component of the New Deal, played a significant role in American cultural history by providing opportunities for artists and bringing diverse theatrical experiences to communities across the country. This poster is a testament to the rich heritage of American performing arts and the political and social significance of the New Deal era.

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