How do I find an attorney?
The Guild’s Resource Directory contains a list of attorneys who specialize in entertainment law. In addition, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (
www.vlany.org) connects artists to legal professionals and educates them about their legal rights and responsibilities. Many websites - such as
www.findlaw.com and
www.martindale.com - provide free, searchable databases of legal professionals.
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I don't have a username to login to the Dramatists Guild website
There are 2 ways to obtain your username: One way is through our website. On the Login page, find the 'Find My Username' link. Click on the link, then put in your Member Number, your mailing zip code, and your first name in the fields on that page. ...
Can I use a Dramatists Guild sample contract for an international production?
Our sample contracts were not written to apply to laws outside of the United States. You may have luck using them as a starting point, but we ultimately recommend contacting the other country’s writers’ guild or hiring a personal attorney with ...
Can the Dramatists Guild review contracts from international production companies or publishers?
Business Affairs is happy to review contracts members receive from international companies as long as they are unsigned and pertain to the member’s role as a writer for the theatre. However, because the industry standards and laws vary between ...
How do I get business advice from the Guild?
Every Guild member has access to the Business Affairs department. Members can reach the department by visiting the Business Affairs Help Desk, by phone (212-398-9366), or submitting a ticket through the Business Affairs Career Help Desk. You can also ...
How do I order contracts and articles from the Guild?
Guild members can download simple PDF copies of most model contracts or purchase customization versions by visiting the Contracts page. If you are an author’s representative (agent, manager, attorney, or other similar professional), you can become a ...