Production
You’ve mapped it all out, set your goals, and gathered your resources. Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and bring your vision to life. Welcome to the production phase, where the real magic happens!
Rights and Copyright
One of the many questions you should ask yourself when putting on a show is “Do I have the right?”
By this, we mean the right to put on the performance, the right to use the music, the right to use any images, designs, choreography, etc. Basically, the right to use anything in the production that you didn’t create yourself.
Royalties
A royalty is a payment made to the rights holder for the permission to use their property — this is usually the creator of the artwork.
An artist may negotiate this payment themselves with the producing company, or royalties may be negotiated through the Professional Associations and Unions they belong to. Professional Associations and Unions may also set standards for what the royalty rate may be.
Resources for Finding a Space
Whether you are holding auditions, looking for rehearsal space, hosting a play reading, or looking for a venue to put on your production, you will need a space! Here are some great tools and platforms for finding space across Canada.