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Premiere Production - National

This agreement is not intended to be used at the LORT, Off-Broadway or Broadway levels. Form of small theatre contract for theatres presenting professional, premiere productions. Also see PREMIERE...
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Premiere Production Contract - NY/LA

This agreement is not intended to be used at the LORT, Off-Broadway or Broadway levels. Form of small theatre contract for theatres presenting professional, premiere productions in the New York or Los Angeles areas. Also see PREMIERE PRODUCTION CONTRACT: ...
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Devised Theatre Contract: Production Agreement

This agreement also grants the rights of production to a producer or production company, ensures proper payment to the author, protects authorial rights, and includes optional sections on billing, subsidiary rights, and future options. The Devised Theater Committee and Business Affairs Department are...
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Approved Production Contract for Broadway Musicals

Before the formation of the Dramatists Guild, dramatists did not own or control their work; they were rarely even paid royalties. But beginning in 1926, the DG negotiated a contract with producers for licensing “First Class” (e.g., Broadway) production rights.  ...
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Approved Production Contract for Broadway Plays

APC or Approved Production Contract for Broadway/First Class straight plays. Requires Guild certification. Before the formation of the Dramatists Guild, dramatists did not own or control their work; they were rarely even paid royalties. But beginning in 1926, the DG negotiated a contract...
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