The TLC AI Usage Policy, A Template for Theater Companies

Standard Policy: Generative AI Usage in Theatrical Production

The Goal:

A “Copy-Paste” document for a Theatre’s Employee/Artist Handbook.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The following template is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws regarding AI, copyright, and labor are evolving rapidly. You should consult with your own legal counsel to review and customize this policy to ensure it complies with local laws and your specific licensing agreements before formal adoption.

The Template:

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POLICY STATEMENT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USAGE Revision Date: March 2026

1. PURPOSE: To define the ethical and legal boundaries for the use of Generative AI (LLMs, Image Generators) within [Company Name].

2. PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: * No script, score, or proprietary creative work licensed by [Company Name] (including works from TLC Scripts) shall be uploaded into “Public” AI models.

• Users must ensure “Chat History & Training” is disabled in settings before inputting sensitive production data.

3. HUMAN-CENTRIC CREATIVITY: * AI may be used for brainstorming, research, and administrative drafting.

• AI shall not be used to replace the primary creative output of a Human Artist (e.g., writing the script, composing the score, or designing the final set) without express written consent from the Board.

4. DISCLOSURE: Any marketing material or program art significantly generated by AI must include a small attribution line: “Assisted by AI Technology.”

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