Facebook Many groups now maintain 3 Facebook Pages: A closed group for current members A closed group for alums An open for your audience & fans You really should pursue this of the closed groups and a fan page. Theater Groups Season Announcements We cannot announce a season until all rights are paid for. We can do this as early as you like (and once dates are chosen). Note: We were threatened with a lawsuit over this issue in the 2012-2013 academic year. The licensing agencies are very serious about this issue. Posters Review your contract for specifics, but most contracts require the following be on all posters (as many of these as are applicable): Name of Show Book by… Music & Lyrics by… Based on the novel… of Show]” is presented through special arrangement with “[Name “[Licensing Agency & all required contact info]” Please also include: Year Office of Music Activities (it can say for example, is part of the Office of Music “VST Activities” or & the Office of Music Activities present…” “VST Other Licensing Issues Again, please read your contracts from licensing agencies. The following sums up common contract provisions. Show Billing (names & playwrights) must be on all publicity materials, including posters, flyers, and programs, and must appear exactly as specified in the contract. Credit to licensor. For example, MTI, Dramatists Play Service, Inc., etc. must be named on posters & programs. Each contract has specific wording. Videotaping Warning. Programs must contain language specified in contract that prohibits videotaping by the audience. You may not change the play. Your contract says you will not add, delete, or change what the authors wrote in any way. You may not copy materials. Order what you need. That’s why you get 3 account money. You may not make a recording or video of rehearsal or a performance. If your program includes bios you should include bios for the authors & licensor. Official bios should be available through the licensing agency. (We’re not talking a wiki bio, but an official one.)
Facebook Many groups now maintain 3 Facebook Pages: A closed group for current members A closed group for alums An open for your audience & fans You really should pursue this of the closed groups and a fan page. Theater Groups Season Announcements We cannot announce a season until all rights are paid for. We can do this as early as you like (and once dates are chosen). Note: We were threatened with a lawsuit over this issue in the 2012-2013 academic year. The licensing agencies are very serious about this issue. Posters Review your contract for specifics, but most contracts require the following be on all posters (as many of these as are applicable): Name of Show Book by… Music & Lyrics by… Based on the novel… “[Name of Show]” is presented through special arrangement with “[Licensing Agency & all required contact info]” Please also include: Year Office of Music Activities (it can say for example, “VST is part of the Office of Music Activities” or “VST & the Office of Music Activities present…” Other Licensing Issues Again, please read your contracts from licensing agencies. The following sums up common contract provisions. Show Billing (names & playwrights) must be on all publicity materials, including posters, flyers, and programs, and must appear exactly as specified in the contract. Credit to licensor. For example, MTI, Dramatists Play Service, Inc., etc. must be named on posters & programs. Each contract has specific wording. Videotaping Warning. Programs must contain language specified in contract that prohibits videotaping by the audience. You may not change the play. Your contract says you will not add, delete, or change what the authors wrote in any way. You may not copy materials. Order what you need. That’s why you get 3 account money. You may not make a recording or video of rehearsal or a performance. If your program includes bios you should include bios for the authors & licensor. Official bios should be available through the licensing agency. (We’re not talking a wiki bio, but an official one.)
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