Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: SUMMER CAMPS

Message

   Hello --

Wonder if anyone can help me understand. We are planning to produce a summer camp for kids.

I see lots of theater groups that list like 10 camps- each running a week long and they are all different. Such as Annie, 101 Dalmations, Seussical etc. 

Well, my question is are these theaters actually paying for the rights to ALL of these shows and or how is it commonly done?  I am told they do cuttings and do it like a revue.  Does this mean they do not have to pay for rights because of it being a revue?

If anyone does camps, please share your experiences and knowledge!! Thank you in advance!!

Maggie

Author	Message
magnolia Walk-On Joined: 4/27/11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Topic: SUMMER CAMPS Posted: 7/04/11 at 2:27pm
	Hello -- Wonder if anyone can help me understand. We are planning to produce a summer camp for kids. I see lots of theater groups that list like 10 camps- each running a week long and they are all different. Such as Annie, 101 Dalmations, Seussical etc. Well, my question is are these theaters actually paying for the rights to ALL of these shows and or how is it commonly done? I am told they do cuttings and do it like a revue. Does this mean they do not have to pay for rights because of it being a revue? If anyone does camps, please share your experiences and knowledge!! Thank you in advance!! Maggie

	IP Logged

edh915 Celebrity Joined: 11/19/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 325	Posted: 7/04/11 at 6:07pm
	Yes, they are paying royalties. These "kids' camp" versions are condensations (30 to 45 minutes long) with simplified songs, a slight narrative thread, and an opportunity for a bunch of moderately talented youngsters to show off in front of mom, dad, and the grandparents. (Think of all of those 5 to 7 yr olds dressed up like dalmatians.) The kids usually rehearse for a week, put on a show at the end of it, and get to keep the t-shirt. - These "Jr." versions are package productions handled by the same folks who handle the "grown-up" shows. Edited by edh915 - 7/04/11 at 6:08pm
	IP Logged

jonplaywright Star Joined: 7/20/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 7/08/11 at 4:29pm
	Most of them are paying royalties. There are still places who try to sneak through or for some bizarre reason think they don't need to pay. Cheers, Jon
	Co-Chair, Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights Resident Playwright, Final Draft YouthPLAYS, plays for young actors and audiences www.youthplays.com
	IP Logged

Play Suggestions
Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board :Producing Theater :Play Suggestions