Theatrical Performance Recording Consent Form

Protect Your Production and Your Performers

Recording theatrical performances requires clear, documented consent from every cast member. Whether you're preserving a special production for your archives, creating audition materials for actors, or planning limited screenings, this Theatrical Performance Recording Consent Form ensures you have the proper permissions in place.

Why Theatre Companies Need Recording Consent Forms

Theatre productions live in the moment—but recordings can extend their reach and value. This template helps performing arts organizations, community theatres, educational drama programs, and professional theatre companies obtain proper consent for recording performances while respecting performers' rights and clarifying exactly how footage will be used.

Key scenarios this template covers:

• Archival preservation for institutional records and historical documentation
• Audition portfolio use allowing performers to showcase their work
• Limited screening rights for educational, promotional, or fundraising purposes
• Talent identification and credit ensuring proper attribution
• Usage restrictions protecting both the production and the performers

How Paperform Makes Consent Collection Simple

With Paperform's doc-style editor, you can customize this template to match your theatre's branding and specific production needs. Add your company logo, adjust the legal language to fit your jurisdiction, and use conditional logic to show different consent options based on performer age or union status.

Workflow automation with Stepper: Once a cast member submits their consent, you can use Stepper to automatically organize responses by production, send confirmation emails, update your production database, and flag any performers who decline certain uses so your technical team knows exactly what they can and cannot do with the footage.

Digital signatures with Papersign: For productions requiring legally binding agreements, route submissions to Papersign to collect formal eSignatures on your consent documents, creating a complete audit trail that protects your organization.

Whether you're running a professional repertory company, managing a university theatre department, or coordinating a community playhouse, this template provides the foundation for responsible, rights-protected performance recording. Get clear consent, respect your performers, and preserve your productions with confidence.