Author: Schaffer, Robert

Publication Year: 1980

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Copublished with the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York.

Abstract:

Copublished with the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York.

CONTENTS
1. Introduction.

2. The play:

Finding the script.
New works.
Revivals.
Developmental works.
Copyright: Negotiations with the author. 
Copyright search.
Notice and licensing agents.
Copyright Act of 1976.
Adaptations and derivative works.
Joint authors.
Sound recordings and new technologies.
Note.
Agreements with the playwright: Grant clause.
Author's warranty.
Producer's consideration.
Performance rights granted.
Approval rights.
Approval waiver.
Rehearsal privileges.
Billing.
Production credit.
House seats.
Conversion and subsidiary rights.
Additional clauses.
Final note.

3. The staff.

Organizing a staff.
Finding personnel.
Doubling.
Skeleton staff/contact sheet.
Forming a company.
Unincorporated association.
Not-for-profit [nonprofit] corporations.
Comparative chart: Forming a company.
Partnerships and business corporations.
Artist agreements: Job descriptions.
Time commitment.
Responsibilities.
Future rights.

4. Area showcase code:

Regulations under the code.
Mini contract.
Conversion and subsidiary rights.
Special note.

5. The budget:

Income.
Expenses.
Estimated costs.
Using the budget.
Record keeping.
Sample showcase budget.

6. The space:

Price.
Availability.
Location.
Facilities.
Rehearsal and other spaces.
Rental policy.
Deposits and rent.
Facilities and time of use.
Insurance.
Basic utilities.
Physical plant.
Box office and telephones.
Building security.
Public safety.
Use of theatre name.
Arbitration.
Co-production Arrangements.
Space rental form.

7. Publicity and promotion.

Free publicity.
Press.
Listings.
PSA's.
Paid promotion.
Flyers and posters.
Mailings.
Advertising.
Audience resources.
TDF vouchers.
Comps.

Resources: Organizations.
Publications of interest [bibliography].

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Performing Arts Organizations