Rights and Royalties

Rights and royalties for a play refer to the legal permissions and payments associated with producing or performing the work. Rights grant the license to stage the play, and royalties are fees paid to the playwright or rights holder based on ticket sales or performances. New Classics is devoted to bringing new works to all audiences, so if you feel your company or school qualifies for a special discount, please contact newclassicsplays@gmail.com for more information.

Full-length plays: $80.00 per performance

Young audiences & one act plays: $65.00 per performance

*Musicals Double

Touring Productions for Young Audiences:

1-18 performances = $65 per

18-30 performances = $45 per

31-100 performances = $25 per

Any additional performances after the 100 are free of royalty charges

ALL PERFORMANCES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

After 12-months from opening, the royalties must be re-negotiated.

Special Rates for Productions featuring all actors under the age of 13

$40.00 per performance

If you are interested in purchasing rights to produce a play, please fill out the form below.

Commisions

The playwrights of New Classics are open to and interested in creating specially commissioned pieces. Fees for commissioned work currently run between $900-$2000, depending upon the nature of the project.