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:
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.
On May 18-22, 2016, the Gypsy Stage Company, under the direction of Internationally acclaimed director, Ruth K. Brown, took Sapperstein & Murway’s work, Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus, to the Liverpool International Theatre Festival in Liverpool Nova Scotia Canada. They represented the United States against an amazing lineup of talented directors, actors and theatrical works from all over the world.
Well, it was a very talented group of directors and actors, with some amazingly written theatrical works, all performed at one of the most stunning events involving the entire community of Liverpool Nova Scotia in a way that was positively second to none! It was such an honor to be a part of this, to be among such talented peers and with a devoted and giving community such as this.
We were fortunate to come home with a lasting memory and an even bigger honor … The Gypsy Stage Company brought home an award for our work. It was such a thrill to represent our country in this way and we wish to express our profound gratitude to the Gypsy Stage Company and Ruth K. Brown for their love of our work and belief in its ability to “bring home the gold.”
Here’s the full list of competitors:
ARGENTINA:
Name of Group: Arco Voltaico
Name of Play: La celula – Acto incompleto y orquestado
COLUMBIA:
Name of Group: EFAC Black Box Theatret Lab Sibate Colombia
Name of Play: BACK…BAK
EGYPT:
Name of Group: EAST VOICE GROUP FOR ARTS
Name of Play: The Seven Days
GEORGIA:
Name of Group: Signagi Theatre
Name of Play: A Strolling Group of Actors
INDIA:
Name of Group: BHARATI KAPADIA THEATREA
Name of Play: Untold Stories
MEXICO:
Name of Group: Compania Teatral “Tercera Llamada”
Name of Play: Curva Peligrosa (Dangerous Curve)
MOROCCO:
Name of Group: Dramatic Association for Artistic Creation
Name of Play: Black and White
NEPAL:
Name of Group: Creative Academy/Lok Drishti Theatre
Name of Play: Abhagini Aama – 2
PERU:
Name of Group: Cuerpos y Alma
Name of Play: De la Cocha al Mar
PORTUGAL:
Name of Group: Associacao Manipulartes companhia de teatro de marionetas
Name of Play: Manipulartes Apresenta / The Lover Fish
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Name of Group: Gypsy Stage Company
Name of Play: Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus
VENEZUELA:
Name of Group: VTP Veneteatro Producciones
Name of Play: St. John of the Disabilities
ZIMBABWE:
Name of Group: Chipawo – New Horizon Theatre Company
Name of Play: The Most Wonderful Thing of All (A Doll’s House)
What an amazing performance by Methacton Community Theatre who put the Sapperstein & Murway comedy, The Irish Wake of Patty O’Toole on stage from March 6 through 16.
Stage Magazine wrote their performance up, two times, found here: http://bit.ly/1d436ww.
“Sapperstein and Murway have written a fun filled evening of Irish themed humor. The cast is having a ball and it radiates to the audience,” — Arnie Finkle, Stage Magazine.
Patty O’Toole has passed on and the town gathers at his wake to mourn and remember this mischievous trouble maker and his leprechaun inclusive events when it seems, Patty’s not done creating mischief. He shows up at his own wake rather than wait in line at the pearly gates for his turn at his interview.
The Rosarito Theatre Guild of Baja California signed to perform Dancer the Footloose Reindeer December 6, 7 & 8, 2013.
my “Dancer” Director is anxious to start working on his production yesterday. I must admit that he & I have giggled over Dancer’s hi-jinks and are looking forward to working on it, –Sylvia Dombroski, Rosarito Theatre Guild.
Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus made its way to the Everett Theatre stage and the reviews are in from STAGE Magazine … WOW what a great job you all did! Starring Georgiana Staley as Woman, Wayne Meadows as Man and Allison Brooks and Stephanie Williams as the Genome Observation Department Lab Tech’s. Directed by the magnificent Ruth K. Brown with costumes by the lovely and talented Star Timney and sets from the artful and handy David Sokolowski and Ruth Brown. the entire J&G Team were present at the show last weekend and OMG this group put on an amazing production of Sapperstein & Murway’s Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus! Thanks to Stage Magazine for the fabulous review! We’re so thrilled you had a great time!
Following a command from the Boss at the Genome Observation Department, two Lab Technicians spin “Woman” and “Man” into creation from a petri dish. These experimental subjects embark on a live journey of discovery that observers will find both witty and a touch of wistful. The subjects must learn to connect with one another, though (surprise) they find that they differ in many ways, and are not supplied with instructions. The Technicians cannot seem to help but meddle some, seeing that Man is in over his head. Talk about drama in relationships! There is something for everyone in this show, which is sure to have you laughing and perhaps sighing a little, as evidenced by opening night’s audience.
Rounding out the cast of WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, MEN ARE FROM URANUS are Allison Brooks and Stephanie Williams who portray the Lab Technicians.
Georgiana Staley, she is Woman! Her expressions, physicality, character interpretation and timing reaped much audience reaction. The scene where she is birthing away behind a partition (without much help from Man) just steals the show. Also well executed was the maturation sequencing as Woman progressed through various stages in life. Wayne Meadows plays the quintessential Man, evoking sympathy, and laughter, with his “deer in the headlight” reactions to Woman. The interplay and timing between the two is terrific and adorable. In an interesting switch, female lab techs are featured in this show instead of traditional male casting of these roles. Lab Technician #1, played by Allison Brooks, and Lab Technician #2, played by Stephanie Williams, don’t always agree. They sometimes ignore the Genome Observation Department dictates and are not perfect, but they do stir up the sauce to spill out the laughter. Also appearing on stage in lab coats to assist are backstage crew members Jenn Fleagle and Lukas Vacula.
This production runs under an hour, and there is a fifteen minute intermission. A minimal, but funky set (Ruth K. Brown, David Sokolowski) is used. Sports wear is worn by Woman and Man instead of body suits (Star Timney, Costumer), which seems to work just fine for this production.
The Everett Theatre is an historic building. It is lovingly kept with an old time theater concession stand with fresh popcorn, candy, assorted beverages, and friendly people behind the counter who make one feel welcome. A coupon for this fun show is available at http://www.stagemagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Everett-May-Ad.pdf which also includes a free popcorn.
WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, MEN ARE FROM URANUS
Written by Judith Sapperstein and Gary Murway
Directed by Ruth K. Brown
May 10 – 19, 2013
The Everett Theatre
45 W. Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-7038 http://www.everetttheatre.com/
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