FAQs

To perform a show, or to do a staged reading of one, for an audience of any size at your theatre, school, library, or other performing space, you must first apply for permission, or a license. Performance licensing fees are how authors earn a living from their writing.

A license also requires you to purchase a minimum number of scripts and/or other materials that reflects the size of each show's cast. Authors earn their living from their scripts being sold, and photocopying scripts violates U.S. copyright law.

Apply for a license to perform one of our shows.

Yes. Authors earn their living from the licensing fees for their work. Licensing fees apply regardless of the size of the audience, the ticket price, or the number of performances. If an audience is invited to watch a performance, including final dress rehearsals, previews, or school assemblies, licensing fees apply.

Every show has a minimum number of scripts and/or materials required to produce it. If you need more scripts for your production, you can order them during your license application.

Yes. Digital scripts cannot be shared or distributed without permission and copying scripts violates U.S. copyright law. The minimum number of scripts, either physical or digital, is required for all productions.

Your fee is based on details from your application. Your quote shows the fee for your production.

Within 3 business days, a member of our licensing team will send your licensing contract and answer any questions you may have. Once you return the signed contract, we will send your invoice.

You can pay by check or bank transfer, and some licenses are eligible for payment by credit card. Educational institutions and some other customers are also eligible to pay by purchase order. Your invoice email lists the options available for your license.

Yes. Because your license is for a specific range of dates, if your dates change, please reply to your licensing email or contact us with your PL number on your invoice.

Please submit your purchase order in a reply to your order email. Digital scripts and other digital materials are sent only after payment is complete.

Please reply to your quote or invoice email with any questions not listed here, or write to us at license@firstandforemostbooks.com.

Orders are processed Monday through Friday once payment is complete. Digital scripts and materials are sent as soon as payment is complete. For printed scripts, delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.

There are no returns or refunds on scripts, printed or digital.

Please submit your purchase order in a reply to your order email. Digital scripts and other digital materials are sent only after payment is complete.