Hello all -

I'm attempting to put together a show proposal for a job interview tomorrow. Part of the proposal includes a budget, but I'm running into a brick wall when budgeting for the license.

I'm proposing one of MTI's BroadwayJr. shows - which I've never done before. I can't get an estimate from MTI on the licensing fee unless I file a licensing application. I can't file a licensing application because I don't have an account with MTI. I can't get an account because I'm a freelancer, not associated with a theatre.

I don't need an exact quote, I just need a general idea for my budget. Right now I'm using figures from licensing full-length MTI shows, but it would be much better if I could use more realistic figures.

Can anyone clue me in on licensing a BroadwayJr. show? Are the showkits rented materials (as with a full-length musical) that need to be returned? Is the deposit the same?

I know no-one can give me an official estimate, but some idea of how it works would help a lot.

Thank you!!

We're doing "Annie Jr." right now. Our auditorium seats about 800. We are charging $6 a ticket. We are a middle school.

Total cost for the whole package is $590. This includes the rights to perform the show an unlimited number of times within a time frame (several months, I think). We are doing three performances.

The package includes 30 students scripts (booklets which have space in the back for autographs), a CD with demo vocals as well as performance tracks, a DVD with choreography, curriculum connections, etc. It's a sweet deal.

To be safe, I would suggest asking for $1000.