The TLC Formula: Why 6% Musicals and 4% Plays are the New Standard

The TLC Formula: Why Transparent Royalties are Better for Community Theatre.

Most play licensing houses treat their royalty rates like a state secret. You find a script you love, but then you have to fill out a long form, submit your ticket prices, and wait days or even weeks just to get a quote. By the time you know if you can afford the show, you have already lost valuable rehearsal time.

At TLC Scripts, we think that is a relic of the past. We don’t hide our math.

The Simple Math of Success.

We use a flat, transparent royalty structure that lets you plan your season with confidence:

• 4% Royalties for Plays.

• 6% Royalties for Musicals.

It is that simple. You do not need to send us your tax returns or wait for an approval letter. If you can do the math, you can license the show.

Why This Structure Works for You.

• Budget Certainty. You know exactly what your costs are before you even hold auditions.

• Fairness for All Sizes. Whether you are a 50 seat black box or a 500 seat auditorium, the rate scales with your actual ticket sales.

• Revenue Preservation. You keep more of your hard-earned revenue to put back into your sets, costumes, and your next production.

Part of a Bigger Picture.

Transparent royalties are just one half of the TLC Way. When you combine these rates with our “Keep Your Scripts” policy, you are removing the two biggest headaches in community theatre: hidden fees and the “eraser brigade.”

We aren’t here to blow smoke. We are here to make it easier for you to get stories onto your stage without the administrative nightmare.

Calculate Your Royalties Instantly

Don’t wait days for a quote. Use our Licensing Calculator to see exactly what your royalties will be for your next production. Whether it is a 4% play or a 6% musical, the math is always transparent.