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Questions & Answers
Related shows or resources: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
Is Matilda available for licensing in high schools near Des Moines, IA? I see "restrictions may apply."
Is Matilda available for licensing in high schools near Des Moines, IA? I see "restrictions may apply."
Related shows or resources: Fiddler on the Roof JR., Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.
Musical availability
We'd like to check the availability of a couple of musicals to help us make our decision as to which one to do. How do we do that without the formal application process.
How long does the approval take?
Related shows or resources: Something Rotten!
Switch gender of Minstrel?
Would it be possible to have the Minstrel played by a woman? This would increase the number of feamle lead/featured roles from 2 to 3, making it much more producable for schools.
Related shows or resources: Dear Edwina JR.
Licensing Fee Waiver
We are doing a non-profit, theatre outreach, production this spring that will travel to Title I schools free of charge. Are there any programs that would allow a discounted or waived performance rights fee for a production like this?
Related shows or resources: Something Rotten!
Does MTI have any approved cuts or changes that would make the show more appropriate for a traditional school's audience? I love the show, but I know there are a few lines that my administration would balk at.
When we did SPAMALOT, the company that held the licenses for it offered some alternatives for some of the more racy material. Any chance MTI will do that for SOMETHING ROTTEN?
Related shows or resources: Performance Accompaniment Recording, Next to Normal
We are doing a not for profit production of Next to Normal, could the price for the tracks possibly be lowered?
Answer this QuestionRelated shows or resources: The Most Happy Fella
Do you offer "concert rights" to Most Happy Fella'?
A query concerning a different form for one of your musicals.
Related shows or resources: Annie
Do MTI representatives come to see the shows?
When we license a show from MTI, does someone from the company come to see the show for any reason?
Related shows or resources: Annie
Do MTI representatives come to see the shows?
When we license a show from MTI, does someone from the company come to see the show for any reason?