Business Resources For Dramatists

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BA Help Desk

Our member service portal answers your questions more quickly and efficiently. Submit a query or request a contract review via our new ticketing system.

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Live Stream 101

Stay up to date on industry changes, Guild statements on new media and new contracts for live streaming your work.

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Contract Review

The staff lawyers in Business Affairs can review unsigned contracts and advise on a wide range of matters including options, commissions, royalties, and more.

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Bill of Rights

It is essential that writers know their rights which the Dramatists Guild has defended for nearly 100 years.

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BA Webinars

Gain a deeper understanding of your industry. Watch our new video series hosted by members of The Guild's Department of Business Affairs.

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Model Contracts

Most of our contracts are available to download as PDF files. Only current members of the Guild may view, download, or request sample contracts.

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Devised Theatre

Four contract models and an innovative Devised Theater Resource Manual designed specifically for devised theater.

DEVISED CONTRACTS

Anti-Piracy

Under the Copyright Act, authors have the right to keep their work confidential during the various stages of completion.

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Best Practices

Guidelines drafted by the lawyers of Business Affairs to address such subjects as submissions to contests and festivals and agreements with directors.

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Copyright 101

Grow your understanding of what copyright is and how it works for dramatists.

WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?

Where is Our Union?

When a group of playwrights gathered to form the Guild they held one ideal paramount: copyright.

WHO OWNS YOUR WORK?

International Programs

Our Good Neighbour program allows theater writers to enjoy certain benefits of the respective organizations while working or visiting the UK.

GO GLOBAL

The Dramatist Issue Archive

View past issues of the only national publication devoted to the business and craft of writing for theatre..

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Resource Directory

Access our resources database, providing members a full directory of theatres, agents, festivals, contests, workshops, retreats, and other opportunities.

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Resource Calendar

Our calendar lists upcoming submission deadlines, Guild events, craft sessions and community events that occur nationally and internationally.

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