We know it can feel daunting to negotiate with a producer, theatre, school, college, or university that wants to produce your play or musical. But it is important to advocate for yourself, to ensure that you receive the treatment that all playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists deserve. If you go into your negotiation with a clear, well-researched understanding of your rights and a fully developed sense of your expectations and wants, you’ll be able to approach the process as a collaborative conversation, rather than an intimidating ordeal.
Best Practice
This document is part of a suite of resources designed to help playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists. Visit Business Affairs Resources to learn more. Only active members of the Guild may view, download, or request sample contracts.
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Collaboration
This document is part of a suite of resources designed to help playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists. Visit Business Affairs Resources to learn more. Only active members of the Guild may view, download, or request sample contracts.
Not a Member? Join today and learn how membership in the only trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists can serve your career.
Do you represent a Theatre? Become an Affiliate or Host Theatre to view this contract.
Are you a Producer, Agent, Manager or Lawyer? Become a Business Subscriber to view this contract. Provide your client with a deal that suits their best interests, enabling them to gain access to 100 years of advocacy for dramatists.