- Ennis Carter
- Director
It’s the 90th Anniversary of the WPA’s Federal Theatre Project and we’re celebrating with a poster exhibit at Act II Playhouse – our long-time creative partner for which we designs production promotional material.
See the “Theatre for the People” poster exhibit in the lobby of Act II Playhouse. Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the WPA Federal Theatre Project.
WHEN: Aug 8th – Sept 7th, 2025
HOURS: Mon-Sat 2pm – 6pm
WHERE: Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Ave. Ambler, PA 19002THE FEDERAL THEATRE PROJECT
Launched in August 1935 as part of FDR’s New Deal, the Federal Theatre Project (FTP) put thousands of theatre artists back to work during the Great Depression. For four years, the FTP produced affordable performances for over 30 million people across the U.S.—tackling urgent issues such as poverty, labor rights, and racism.
While the program lasted only four years, its impact was profound. It democratized the arts and laid the groundwork for future public investment in culture. Many alumni went on to shape American theater, film, and television for decades to come, including Orson Welles, John Houseman, Eugene O’Neill, and Mary Chase.
The FTP’s 90th anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on the role of art in a democracy—and to recognize the bold creative spirit that defined this moment in our nation’s history.
