Frequently Asked Questions

Our plays are written specifically for middle school and high school students. As well, they offer:

• Relevance & Relatability (issues and material that student performers can understand)
• Modest Technical Requirements (sets can be as creative or elaborate as you'd like but most can be performed with a few cubes and chairs)
• So. Much. Flexibility. (flexible genders/casting opportunities, variable play lengths...)

Great question! You can search our entire play catalogue and filter by cast size, play length, genre, gender, and experience level. You can also read approximately 90% of any play for free by clicking the "Free Excerpt" button on any play page, and order a physical or digital perusal script to read it in its entirety.

If you want personalized help, try our free Play Concierge service! Just let us know a bit about your group, and we'll send you a curated list.

No problem! You can order a class set of printed scripts or a classroom script distribution license (which allows you to download/distribute the digital PDF script - one per student) and you're good to go.

You can also check out our recommended plays for classroom study - plus our free classroom study guides!

Each play page contains a play summary, character names/descriptions with line counts, a prop list, production photos, and specific tags for features, themes, settings, cross-curricular connections, cautions, and more.

Depends what you're looking for!

• For Productions: Order a full set of printed scripts or a script distribution license (digital scripts) plus one royalty for each performance given/shown.
• For Classwork: Order a class set of printed scripts or a classroom distribution license (digital scripts - one per student).
• For Perusal/Preview: Order one printed script or PDF digital script to read any play in its entirety before ordering licenses or royalties.

We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express, as well as digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and CashApp for quick checkout.

We also accept official Purchase Orders and Checks (no personal checks, please) from North American schools/institutions only.

You can find more info for your Purchasing Departments here: https://www.theatrefolk.com/purchasing

Click the red Add to Cart button on any individual play page and follow the check-out procedure.

On the Billing Options page, select the "I need a quote" option, and complete the checkout. You will receive a formal quote within one business day. 

You can add any play to your Wish List by clicking the button from our play catalogue or individual play page. Access your saved plays through your user account under clicking on "Wish List".

You can also add items to your cart and request a quote (see above).

No problem! Ensure you are logged in to your Theatrefolk user account and click on "Your Orders" or "Your Bookshelf" to find information on all previous orders placed with your email address.

Our Return / Refund policy can be found here: https://www.theatrefolk.com/refund

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

We offer expedited shipping on most orders, however, you may want to consider ordering a digital script distribution license instead. You will receive immediate download access as soon as your order is processed, eliminating any stress around shipping delays.

• 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. (Not available on all orders.)
• International
• • Calculated based on weight and destination. Exact rate quoted at check-out.

Orders sent to Canada are charged appropriate GST/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, as you are responsible for all such charges.

Please visit www.theatrefolk.com/tax to find our Tax ID number, download a current W-9, and view all other tax-related information.

• Productions: You must purchase either a physical copy of the script for everyone in your cast or one digital script distribution license. 
• Classwork: You must purchase either a physical copy of the script or a classroom digital distribution license for each student in the class.

NOTE: Reproduction of our scripts by any means (including photocopying or scanning) is illegal unless you possess a valid distribution license.

Many of our plays already offer gender neutral or gender flexible casting. You can also check the Character section on any play page for a note stating: Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

If that note is not present, or you have other changes, reach out to us for playwright approval.

The play must be performed as written, but we can work with you to get the playwright's permission for necessary competition cuts or alterations. Email us or use Live Chat with:

• Name of play
• Date of competition/performance
• Specific details of scenes/lines you wish to cut or change
• Specific detail of time restriction (e.g., 45 minutes)
• Name of the festival/competition and a link to the rules (if applicable)

We will do our best to find a solution that keeps the integrity of the play while meeting your requirements. Please allow as much time as possible, as we must contact the playwright directly for approval!

Learn more about performance rights, royalties and copyright at: https://www.theatrefolk.com/copyright

Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged. A royalty is required each time a performance is given/shown (live, online or streamed).

If you are performing a monologue or short scene for a competition, please review our royalty exemption policy.

All individual script, license, and royalty information is found with each play description on the individual play page. 

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

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

The following notices must appear on any material that bears the name of the play:

1. The author's name, in a font size no smaller than 50% of the largest letter in the title.
2. "Produced by special arrangement with Theatrefolk (www.theatrefolk.com)"

No problem! Just reach out to us and let us know the new approximate dates of your production, and we will make sure your royalty information is updated.

We offer many free resources on our site, including teaching toolkits, clsasroom posters, monologues & scenes, and more.

As well, we give a way a free perusal play download every month through our customer newsletter. Make sure you never miss a free download or promotion by signing up for our weekly newsletter!

Just click here to find out more about why the DTA is right for you: https://www.theatrefolk.com/drama-teacher-academy/

Congratulations on your play! You can read our submission guidelines at: http://www.theatrefolk.com/submissions

The quickest and easiest way to contact us is to reach out to us on our Live Chat - we're real people who are always there and happy to help.

You can also email us at help@theatrefolk.com with any questions you may have.

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