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Missouri theater company commissions its own Dracula to avoid licensing fees
Original: To put a stake in licensing fees, a Missouri theater company commissioned its own Dracula
A Missouri theater company has commissioned its own original stage adaptation of Dracula, a move designed to sidestep the costly licensing fees charged for producing established versions of the classic vampire story. By creating its own script, the company can stage the perennial Halloween favorite while keeping more of its budget for productions rather than royalty payments.
Why now: Rising licensing fees are squeezing regional theaters, and the novel solution of commissioning an in-house classic adaptation is drawing attention.
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