Welcome to the performing arts Rights Request process!
Platt House typically submits and manages student show licensing for theatrical plays, musicals, and excerpts with the major theatrical license holders: primarily MTI, Concord, and DPS. We have a dedicated organizational representative in each of these companies, and they group all of Penn's licensing requests under our centralized Platt House account.
Even if you haven't decided on a show for the semester yet, it's a good idea to submit two or three requests on the Rights Request Form. These requests are non-binding until you confirm a show and payment is processed. To further complicate things, popular musicals may not be available, and acquiring licenses and materials from the companies can take up to 6 weeks. Since you aren't allowed to market these show titles (including audition announcements, job postings, or social media posts) until your contract is paid, it's a good idea to get a head start on this process. Submit your picks now!
Please note that most plays and musicals (except those in the public domain) are not licensed for streaming or recording. If you are looking for streamable productions, please reference the following pages:
Music Theatre International (MTI):
https://www.mtishows.com/mti-shows-available-to-streamDramatists Play Service (DPS):
https://www.dramatists.com/dps/streamingrights.aspxConcord Theatricals:
https://help.concordtheatricals.com/knowledgebase/are-virtual-performances-and-or-digital-rights-available-for-all-titles/Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator, Sara Outing, at
sarao@upenn.edu.
