Showbill for "American Dreams"

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A black-and-white paper showbill printed by Playbill for “American Dreams”. On the front of the playbill in large black type is [SHOWBILL ® / THEATRE FOUR] printed inside a blue block. Below it is the very large round Negro Ensemble Company logo inside a black print block. On the inside of the playbill, a left page features a color photographic Player’s Cigarettes ad which depicts men and women drinking and smoking at a party. Below the group an orange banner with a blue slogan reads [PLAYERS GO PLACES]. The right page announces the play “American Dreams”. From the top in black type is: [THEATRE FOUR / 424 West 55th Street / (Near Ninth Avenue) / 246-8545] and the Negro Ensemble Company circular logo. The page continues: [DOUGLASS TURNER WARD / Artistic Director / LEON B.

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