Federal Theater Project
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The Federal Theater Project, part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) made a big impact in Salem in the 1930's.
Salem was chosen as the site of the second season's offerings, and 26 plays were performed at the Empire Theatre from 1937-38.
The FTP also included the Negro Theater Project, which employed African American actors, stagehands and playwrights.
See Also
The Play's the Thing Streets of Salem blog
