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Calling All Theatre Teachers: Why do I need to apply for rights if I’m not charging for tickets?

Welcome to our video series, Calling All Theatre Teachers! In this series we’re going to answer questions that drama teachers have about stepping into a theatre program.

QUESTION: Why do I need to apply for rights if I’m not charging for tickets?

Watch the video of our discussion of this question — Lindsay shares exactly when royalties kick in for a production.

Click the link below for a worksheet to use when you need to apply for rights for a show.

Do YOU remember the first time you learned about production royalties?


This series is hosted by Lindsay Price and Laramie Dean. Lindsay has been in theatre education for 30 years, writing plays and classroom resources specifically for middle and high school through Theatrefolk (Check out Lindsay and Laramie’s latest The Ultimate Classroom Playwriting Resource) and co-creating the Drama Teacher Academy.

Laramie has been teaching theatre since 2003 and writing since he could first wrap his fingers around a pencil. (Check out Laramie’s Theatrefolk plays!) Currently he’s the theatre director at Hellgate High School in Missoula, Montana, where he’s worked for the last 12 years.


Click here for a worksheet to use for applying for show rights.
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