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Poster from San Francisco production of Power (Alcazar), [193-]. 'The Living Newspaper Presents "Power" - A Thrilling Dramatization of Modern Industry - 100 People in Cast - Go by Southern Pacific - Alcazar [Theatre] - A Federal Theatre Production - Works Progress Administration'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances.