Yes. A “reading” here, including a “staged reading,” is defined as a public performance in which the actors have scripts in hand or within reach, such as on a stand, and which has minimal production values, including, but not limited to, little to no set, little to no lighting effects, and little to no underscoring or sound effects. The fee for a professional reading to which the public is invited and admission provided free of charge is $200 per performance for a full-length play and $100 per performance for a one-act play. The fee for a nonprofessional reading to which the public is invited and admission provided free of charge is $150 per performance for a full-length play and $75 per performance for a one-act play. Readings for which admission is provided free of charge are exempt from the summary Box Office Statement and Final Payment requirements. Enter zero as the average ticket price, and the application will reflect the appropriate per-performance minimum.
Readings for which admission is charged are treated the same as full productions, with Advance Payment and summary Box Office Statement and Final Payment requirements, as described on the Payments page.
Use either the professional or nonprofessional performance-rights applications to request the rights. When presented with the choice between “Production or Public Reading” on the application, select “Reading.” Note that all readings are subject to restrictions. Review the Restrictions list for conflicts before you apply for performance rights.