The Living Newspaper

The Living Newspaper was a form of theater developed during the Great Depression in the 1930s, primarily by the Federal Theatre Project in the United States. It presented current social and political issues through a mix of drama, documentary, and news reporting. Actors performed scripts based on real events and statistics, aiming to engage and educate the audience about pressing societal problems like poverty, labor rights, and civil rights. This innovative approach sought to raise awareness and provoke discussion, making complex topics accessible and relevant to ordinary people while using the dramatic arts as a tool for social change.