HOW TO ORDER
(Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I order?
You can pay by:
- Phone: You can place an order with a credit card over the phone.
- Email: Click here to send us your order.
- Online Ordering: Use the ‘Add to cart’ button with each product, then proceed to ‘check out.’ You can pay with a credit card or with PayPal, a trusted and secure payment service.
- Mail: Print the Order Form in Word, or the OrderForm as a PDF and send payment or billing information.
How do international orders work?
We appreciate our international customers very much. Because shipping costs vary so much based, we have worked out the following process.
1. Place your order.
2. We will calculate shipping and will send an email with your shipping options.
3. We will send you a PayPal “Request for Funds.” The minimum processing fee for international orders is $8.
4. Once PayPal notifies us that the fee has been paid, we’ll send your materials promptly.
How do e-scripts & e-documents work?
Once we receive your order, we process it, then we email your plays/materials to you. If you order online, your scripts are automatically downloadable. Remember to download promptly after your purchase as the downloads expire. There is no shipping fee for e-scripts and e-documents.
What if I need my materials immediately?
Let us know if you need the materials in a hurry. We’ll do everything possible to rush them to you.
What about royalty?
Buying a script does not give you permission to perform it, unless it’s a non-royalty piece. Royalties are due when you perform for any audience, paying or non-paying, amateur or professional, doing memorized pieces or readings. You may be liable for a penalty of over $300 for not paying royalty. The amount is listed online with each play or book or contact us for quotes. Click here for more information about royalty.
Here’s the process: When you know show dates, you can pay online, use the quick and easy Performance Checklist and Royalty Information Form or contact us and we’ll send you an invoice. Royalties are due two weeks before the performance.
Can I edit or re-write a play?
Plays must be performed as written. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the text must be approved. If you need to adjust the show to meet community sensibilities for language use, sensuality, or gender roles, contact us.
Can I copy the script?
Copyright laws require that you purchase cast copies of the plays. Both electronic and hard copy cast copies are available. Plays in books are copyright protected, so contact us for an e-script.
How do I get permission to use music in our shows?
You need to write to the publisher for permission. The information is usually listed on each page of the sheet music. An ASCAP license does not give you permission to perform music which is only applicable for lobby and non-performance use. The benefit of using scripted musicals is that you don’t have to write all of those permission letters!
Returns?
We cannot accept returns, except for musical perusal copies.
Can I film or videotape a show?
No filming in any medium is permitted without permission from ArtAge Publications.
How do I submit a play for publication?
We have a reading season which is announced in the e-newsletter. Plays are accepted year round and will be held for the next season. For formatting instructions and more submission information, please consult our Writers’ Guidelines.
What is your Privacy Policy?
ArtAge does not disclose, distribute, sell, rent, lease, or in any way share information about our customers. We may use your mailing or email address to send you information that we feel might interest you.
What other questions do you have?
Let us know your questions. We are happy to answer them for you.
It’s a pleasure to help you bring the arts to older performers!
We appreciate your support.
Thanks for helping older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams!