Howdy all!
So the theatre troupe I have worked with has offered to let me Direct a show. I would like to do The Importance Of Being Ernest, however the show is in the public domain. I don't really know how to go about this. Do I just print off the script from Project Gutenberg and go at it? Normally I buy the script and apply for royalties, and then I know I'm covered.
The prod. Company I work with has also shown interest in filming the show, and releasing a DVD. Is this reasonable? What copyright stuff should I be aware of when producing/directing a public domain play?
Thanks,
StewTech
So the theatre troupe I have worked with has offered to let me Direct a show. I would like to do The Importance Of Being Ernest, however the show is in the public domain. I don't really know how to go about this. Do I just print off the script from Project Gutenberg and go at it? Normally I buy the script and apply for royalties, and then I know I'm covered.
The prod. Company I work with has also shown interest in filming the show, and releasing a DVD. Is this reasonable? What copyright stuff should I be aware of when producing/directing a public domain play?
Thanks,
StewTech