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Generate a free quote of estimated licensing costs and discounts by completing this form. Submit the form to request a license.

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What kind of license are you applying for?*

Select appropriate license. If you would like to apply for more than one title or more than one kind of license, please complete this form for each different licensing request.

Amateur/non-equity production

Professional/equity production

Private group reading

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Private Group Reading Details

Please confirm the following details of your private group reading:*

The private group reading license is available only to groups which meet the following requirements: 1) The number of participants ranges between 2-25, including minors, ages 7-17. 2) No ticket, registration, admission, or fee of any kind is being charged to participate. 3) There is no audience: everyone participating will be reading at least one role.

If your group does not meet the requirements for a private group reading, we encourage you to apply for a performance license. Choose the most appropriate description for your group (Amateur/non-equity or Professional/equity) and proceed. Thank you!

Private Group Reading Requirements

The size of our group ranges between 2-25 and no more: this number includes minors, ages 7-17.

We are not charging a fee of any kind to participate.

There is no audience: everyone participating will be reading at least one role.

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Where will the reading take place?*

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When will the reading take place?*

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Estimated number of adults participating at the private group reading.*

Please indicate the number of adult participants at the private group reading.

Estimated number of minors participating at the private group reading.*

Please indicate the number of minors (ages 7-17) participating at the private group reading.

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Total Number of Participants

Your group does not meet the requirements for a private group reading, but we encourage you to apply for a performance license. Choose the most appropriate description for your group (Amateur/non-equity or Professional/equity) and proceed. Thank you!

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Please select the description which best fits your group.*

Substantial discounts up to 85% are given for families, religious orders, and other educational/catechetical groups.

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Religious Order

Friends

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License for Private Group Reading

Price:

Actor's Edition Quantity*

You must have purchased at least one Actor's Edition to receive a license. If you've already purchased a copy, you can indicate 0 here and enter your Order # below. Otherwise, please indicate 1 or more in the quantity section.

Price: $9.95

Quantity

Indicate Retailer for Previously Purchased Actor's Edition

For example, Bardstreet, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.

Order # for a previously purchased Actor's Edition

If you already purchased an Actor's Edition on an earlier date, you can enter your Order # here.

Actor's Edition (Reprints)*

You must purchase a reprint per participant. Your number of reprints needed will be calculated for you based on the numbers of adult + minor participants you indicated above.

Price: $7.49

Director/Stage Manager's Edition Quantity

Price: $34.95

Quantity

Licensing + Related Materials Subtotal:

Subtotal before Potential Discount

Potential Group Discount:

Families, religious orders, and other educational/catechetical groups can receive substantial discounts up to 85% (this reflects a 50% discount as an example). Digital PDF play editions and reprints can also be purchased at discount during occasional sales at our store.

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Performance Details

Where will the performance take place?*

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What is the date of your first performance?*

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What is your lowest ticket price?*

Enter $0.00 if not charging admission.

What is your highest ticket price?

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How many performances will there be?*

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Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

What is the average expected attendance for each performance?*

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Performance License Estimate

Upon receipt of your application, licensing paperwork will be sent with full details regarding royalty payments, advance, deadlines, etc.

See below for an estimate on your advance/royalty and total final costs.

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Minimum Fee estimator

Amateur/non-equity advance estimate

Advance = (Average Expected Audience * Average Ticket Price * Number of Performances * 5%.) The final payment will be 10% of gross box office proceeds minus the advance. The minimum Amateur licensing fee is $50. The Final Payment brings the total production payment to the greater of either a) the Advance Payment or b) 10% of the gross box office. If 10% of the gross box office is less than or equal to the Advance Payment, then no Final Payment is due. If 10% of the gross box office is greater than the Advance Payment, then 10% of the overage amount is due as the Final Payment.

Price: $0.00

Amateur/non-equity advance estimate (b)

Advance = (Number of Performances * $50) + (Average Expected Audience * Average Ticket Price * Number of Performances * 5%.) The final payment will be 10% of gross box office proceeds minus the advance. The minimum Amateur licensing fee is $50. The Final Payment brings the total production payment to the greater of either a) the Advance Payment or b) 10% of the gross box office. If 10% of the gross box office is less than or equal to the Advance Payment, then no Final Payment is due. If 10% of the gross box office is greater than the Advance Payment, then 10% of the overage amount is due as the Final Payment.

Price: $50.00

Amateur/Non-equity royalty estimate (c)

Total = $50 * Number of Performances. The minimum Amateur licensing fee is $50. The advance and final total are the same in this situation.

Price: $50.00

Professional/equity advance estimate

Advance = (Average Expected Audience * Average Ticket Price * Number of Performances * 5%.) The final payment will be 10% of gross box office proceeds minus the advance. The minimum Professional licensing fee is $100. The Final Payment brings the total production payment to the greater of either a) the Advance Payment or b) 10% of the gross box office. If 10% of the gross box office is less than or equal to the Advance Payment, then no Final Payment is due. If 10% of the gross box office is greater than the Advance Payment, then 10% of the overage amount is due as the Final Payment.

Price: $0.00

Professional/equity advance estimate (b)

Advance = (Number of Performances * $100) + (Average Expected Audience * Average Ticket Price * Number of Performances * 3%.) The final payment will be 10% of gross box office proceeds minus the advance. The minimum Professional licensing fee is $100. The Final Payment brings the total production payment to the greater of either a) the Advance Payment or b) 10% of the gross box office. If 10% of the gross box office is less than or equal to the Advance Payment, then no Final Payment is due. If 10% of the gross box office is greater than the Advance Payment, then 10% of the overage amount is due as the Final Payment.

Price: $100.00

Professional/equity advance estimate (c)

Total = $100 * Number of Performances. The minimum Professional licensing fee is $100. The advance and final total are the same in this situation.

Price: $50.00

Actor's Edition Quantity*

Price: $9.95

Quantity

Indicate Retailer for Previously Purchased Actor's Edition

For example, Bardstreet, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.

Order # for a previously purchased Actor's Edition

If you already purchased an Actor's Edition (Original) on an earlier date, you can enter your Order # here.

Actor's Edition (Reprints) Quantity*

You must purchase a reprint per actor + any additional reprints you need for stage crew.

Price: $5.49

Quantity

Director/Stage Manager's Edition Quantity*

You must have purchased at least one Director/Stage Manager's Edition to receive a license. If you've already purchased a copy, you can indicate 0 here and enter your Order # below. Otherwise, please indicate 1 or more in the quantity section.

Price: $34.95

Quantity

Order # for a previously purchased Director/Stage Manager's Edition

If you already purchased an Director/ Stage Manager's Edition on an earlier date, you can enter your Order # here.

Add-Ons

Licensing paperwork comes with permission to photograph and make and distribute audio/video recordings of the licensed play up to fifteen minutes in length for promotional purposes only. If you would like further permission to record a longer portion or full performance, choose an add-on below.

Copies at No Charge to Cast and Families Quantity

Permission to record one full performance and distribute additional hard copies at no charge to members of the cast and their families. Price: $75 for the first twenty copies.

Price: $75.00

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Additional Copies at No Charge to Cast and Families Quantity

Permission to record one full performance and distribute additional hard copies at no charge to members of the cast and their families. Price: $3.50/each additional copy.

Price: $3.50

Quantity

Via Private Link at No Charge to Cast and Families Quantity

Permission to record one full performance and distribute at no charge via private link to video/audio platform (such as Youtube or Vimeo) available to anyone with link for 6 months, after which audio/video file must be taken down. Indicate 1 in the quantity selection or leave blank.

Price: $150.00

Quantity

Copies for Sale to Cast and Families Quantity

Permission to record one full performance and sell copies to members of the cast and their families for a fee. Price: $75 + $7/copy. Please specify the total number of copies you need in the quantity section.

Price: $0.00

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Permission to Use Original Artwork Quantity

Permission to use play-related original artwork for promotional purposes only. Indicate 1 in the quantity selection or leave blank.

Price: $50.00

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Licensing Estimate

Estimated License Quote

Below is a licensing quote based on your selected options for license + related materials. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only. To continue with your licensing application, complete the information below and submit. Please note that licensing requests can take several weeks to process. Please plan accordingly. We will be in contact as soon as possible. Thank you!

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Please indicate if you are tax-exempt. Tax-exempt organizations will be asked to provide documentation of tax-exempt status before finalizing a licensing agreement.

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