License the performance.
Keep the process clear.
These plays are licensed, not sold. A written agreement defines the permission for your production.
Licensing guide for this presentation. The final signed agreement controls all permissions, fees, and obligations.
Preview the agreement.
Read a draft sample covering production details, payments, personalized PDFs, and separately negotiated streaming rights. It is an editable starting point for review, not a completed or approved license.
What your license covers.
Your agreement identifies the musical and version, the producing organization, the approved venue and dates, and the number of performances. It also specifies the materials you may use and the copies you may make for your production.
The creators retain ownership of the script, music, lyrics, and other protected material. Receiving a PDF or paying an invoice does not transfer copyright.
What is not included.
- Streaming, livestreaming, and on-demand video rights unless separately negotiated in writing.
- Permission to sell, share publicly, upload, or sublicense the script or materials.
- Permission to make adaptations, substantial cuts, song substitutions, or other changes without approval.
- Recording, broadcast, or distribution rights unless expressly included in your agreement.
Before you announce a production.
Request written confirmation of availability and a licensing contract. Do not treat a request, reading copy, quote, or invoice alone as authorization to perform.
Your agreement will set any approval and payment requirements that must be met before rehearsals, performances, or release of production materials.
Personalized PDFs. Clear permissions.
Your licensed PDF script will be personalized with identifying information such as the producing organization and license reference. These markings connect the file to its authorized recipient and make unauthorized redistribution easier to trace.
Copies for cast and crew are allowed only as specified in your agreement. Do not post scripts or scores on public websites, shared public drives, or social media.
Personalization is a deterrent and identification aid, not a guarantee that copying is technically impossible.
ILLUSTRATIVE PDF PERSONALIZATION
Your organization.
Your production.
Licensed recipient: producing organization
License reference: assigned in the agreement
Use limited to the authorized production.
This example is not a license or a sample contract.
Payment that fits your organization.
Fees are quoted for your production. The quote and agreement identify performance fees, material charges, any applicable taxes, and payment deadlines.
PayPal invoice
Request a PayPal invoice by email after your production details and quote are agreed. Use the payment options offered on the invoice; this site does not collect your card details.
Invoice option
Schools and organizations can request an invoice with their billing details and purchase order reference. Confirm the accepted payment method and due date directly with Variety Plus.
An invoice or purchase order is not itself payment. Production materials and rights are released according to the approved agreement.
The details worth asking about.
Can we stream a performance?
Not under the standard stage-performance permission described here. Email info@varietyplus.org to negotiate streaming or on-demand rights separately. Approval is not automatic.
What materials will we receive?
Your contract lists the package. A personalized PDF script is the intended core delivery. Scores, backing tracks, rehearsal recordings, and other resources are included only when specifically agreed.
Can we change dates, cast, or script details?
Contact Variety Plus before making changes. Date changes, added performances, cancellations, script edits, and any related fees or refunds are governed by the final agreement.
Do free performances need permission?
Do not assume that free admission or nonprofit status authorizes use of these materials. Ask for a license covering your proposed performances.
How should we credit the creators?
Use the exact author, composer, publisher, and licensing credits supplied with your approved agreement and materials.
Who should we contact?
Email info@varietyplus.org for contracts, reading copies, quotes, payment questions, or special rights requests.
Tell us what you are planning.
Include the title, producing organization, venue, dates, number of performances, seating capacity, ticket prices, and any recording or streaming plans.