Dangerous Theatre

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Focusing on the Federal Theatre Project from 1935 to 1939, this book details the efforts of various organizations to encourage the creation and staging of new plays. It provides an in-depth look at the playwrights' processes and the reception of their works by audiences and critics. A critical analysis is included, exploring the effectiveness of the FTP's goals in promoting new theatrical productions and the factors influencing their success or failure.