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Poster from Atlanta production of Dr. Faustus (Theater), [193-]. 'August - Heaven Bound - Big Bethel Choir - Director Nellie Davis - The Tragicall Historie of Doctor Faustus...Cast of 75 - Chorus and 18 Piece Orchestra - Colorful and Unusual Costumes - Adapted and Staged by Walter Armitage - Visiting Director Playing Role of Faustus - Play Written by Christopher Marlowe - 16th Century - Produced by Federal Theatre - W.P.A.' 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.