Frequently Asked Questions

Age Appropriate

• The plays we publish have been developed specifically for students.
• The majority of characters in our scripts are youths. Classical adaptations are the exception.

Set/Technical Requirements

• All of our scripts have modest technical requirements.
• Sets can be as creative or as elaborate as you like, but most of our plays can be performed with a few cubes and chairs.
• No helicopters or falling chandeliers are necessary.

Our submission guidelines are posted at: http://www.theatrefolk.com/submissions

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• Printable Order Form 

Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged.

• Royalty rates are found with each play description.

The play must be performed as written. Any alterations, additions or deletions to the text must be approved in writing.

• You must purchase a copy of the script for everyone in your cast.
• Reproduction of our scripts by any means (including photocopying or scanning) is illegal.

• The following notices must appear on any material that bears the name of the play:
• The author's name, in a font size no smaller than 50% of the largest letter in the title.
• The following statement:
  "Produced by special arrangement with Theatrefolk (www.theatrefolk.com)"

Listed rates apply to amateur productions only. Please contact us for professional productions.

We charge the same royalty fee to everybody, regardless of whether or not admission is charged. We keep our royalty fees as low as possible, while striving to help our playwrights earn a living from their hard work.

• Orders sent to Canada are charged either 5% GST or 13% HST depending on the province.
• We do not charge taxes on orders sent outside of Canada. However, your country may impose a sales tax or import duty. Check with your local taxation office for details. You are responsible for all such charges.

• Our Canadian Tax ID 89546 8825 RT0001
• Our US Tax ID (EIN) 98-0464454

Here is our current IRS form. Please note that we must substitute a W8-BEN as we are a non-US company. A W9 is for US citizens only. Download it here.

• Script sales are final.
• Royalty charges can be credited/refunded if you have to cancel your performance.

• VISA and MasterCard are accepted for all orders.
• We accept Purchase Orders from North American schools/institutions only.
• North American schools/institutions may pay by Check (no personal checks, please).

Most orders are sent out one business day after receipt. Time in transit is quoted on the shipping option page.

• North America
  • Standard (approx 5-10 business days): $3.00 for the first script, $0.50 for each additional.
  • Express (approx 3-5 business days): $8.00 for the first script, $0.50 for each additional.
  • Standard shipping is free for Canadian and US orders of 8 scripts or more.
  • Rush (approx 1 business day): Calculated based on weight and destination. Exact rate is quoted at check-out. Rush shipping is not available on all orders.
• International
  • Options are calculated based on weight and destination. Exact rate is quoted at check-out.

Our contact info is posted at: http://www.theatrefolk.com/contact