When the Culture Wars Came for the Theater
Briefly

Federal Theatre Project under New Deal supported arts during economic crisis, creating national theater, launching Orson Welles' career, and investing in Black art.
FTP faced accusations of communism and New Deal propaganda, lacked support, leading to its downfall four years after establishment.
FTP's unique approach of opening shows across the nation with regional scripts made theater relevant to all, contrasting with European state theaters.
Read at The Atlantic
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