Frequently Asked Questions

Our Plays

• Tell me about your plays

  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.

Playwrights

• I have written a play suitable for the school market. What are your submission guidelines?
  Our submission guidelines are posted at: http://www.theatrefolk.com/submissions

Downloads

• Where can I download a catalogue?
  • Right Here!
• Where can I get a printable order form?
  • Printable Order Form 

Performances and Royalties

• When do royalty fees apply?
  Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged.
• How is the fee calculated?
  • Royalty rates are found with each play description.
• Can I change the text?
  The play must be performed as written. Any alterations, additions or deletions to the text must be approved in writing.
• How many scripts should I purchase?
  • 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.
• How do I credit the production?
  • 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)"
• What about professional productions?
  Listed rates apply to amateur productions only. Please contact us for professional productions.
• Our school is on a limited budget and we are not charging admission. Is there a discount available for the royalty fee?
  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.

Taxes

• Is tax charged on our order?
  • 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.

Tax ID Number

• What is your Tax ID Number?
  • Our Canadian Tax ID 89546 8825 RT0001
  • Our US Tax ID (EIN) 98-0464454
• I Need Your W-9
  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.

Ordering

• What is your return policy?
  • Script sales are final.
  • Royalty charges can be credited/refunded if you have to cancel your performance.
• What payment methods do you accept?
  • 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).

Shipping

• How long will the order take to arrive?
  Most orders are sent out one business day after receipt. Time in transit is quoted on the shipping option page.
• How much does shipping cost?
  • 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.
    • 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.

I Can't Find the Answer to My Question

• How do I contact you?
  Our contact info is posted at: http://www.theatrefolk.com/contact