Showbill for "The Michigan"

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An off-white paper showbill printed by Playbill Magazine for “The Michigan”. On the front of the showbill at the top in large black type is “SHOWBILL / ST. MARKS PLAYHOUSE”, printed inside of a blue block. Below it in white type on a large black block is: [THE NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY] with the signature round Ensemble logo. On the inside of the showbill, a left page features a black-and-white Manufactures Hanover ad. The ad depicts two small-scale ballet dancers mid-performance, photographed as if inside of an apple. The right page announces the play “The Michigan”. From top to bottom it reads: [THE ST. MARKS PLAYHOUSE / 133 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. / 674-3530 / THE NEGRO / ENSEMBLE / COMPANY / presents / THE MICHIGAN / by / DAN OWENS / Directed by / DEAN IRBY / Scenery by / WYNN THOMAS / Costumes by ALVIN B. PERRY / Lightning by / WILLIAM H.

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