WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premie
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WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premie
WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of African vineyard by Gladys Unger & Walter Armitage. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of African Vineyard at the Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, California, showing an African American woman with a basket of fruit and flowers on her head. Date between 1936 and 1941
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Administration Armitage Federal Gladys Playhouse Premiere Progress Unger Vine Yard Walter Miro
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poster announces the world premiere of "African Vineyard" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro in Los Angeles, California. The Federal Theatre Project, a New Deal initiative under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), was established to provide employment opportunities for artists and writers during the Great Depression. This groundbreaking production, written by Gladys Unger and Walter Armitage, showcases the rich cultural heritage of Africa through the image of an African American woman, proudly bearing a basket filled with luscious fruits and vibrant flowers atop her head. The poster's design is a stunning collaboration between the Federal Theatre Project and renowned artist Miro. Miro's distinctive surrealist style adds an artistic flair to the poster, elevating it beyond mere advertisement. The bold typography and striking colors draw the viewer's attention, while the image of the woman connects the audience to the heart of the production. "African Vineyard" marked an essential moment in the history of American theatre, as it brought African American stories to the forefront during a time when representation was limited. The WPA Federal Theatre Project's commitment to diversity and inclusion paved the way for future theatrical innovations and showcased the transformative power of art in uplifting communities during times of hardship. This poster stands as a testament to the enduring impact of this groundbreaking era in American theatre history.
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