Why Theatre Productions Rights Should Be Free For Underfunded Schools

"Licensing fees for shows can often be the highest expense on a school production's budget. Depending on the show, amount of performances, ticket prices, etc, they can often range to $2,000-$3,000.  In fact, according to MTI's Cost Estimator, a 4 performance run of "Annie" with an auditorium of 200 seats, tickets at $15 and a 4 performance run(standard for most high schools) would likely cost between $1,998 - $2,703. That's a lot for any school but near impossible for one with ver