Casting Rights of the Playwright?

Question:An Off-B'way producer has expressed (not in writing yet) interest in my new play. I have published plays, but this would be my first professionally produced work. How much say can I expect to have in regard to casting?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: An Off-B'way producer has expressed (not in writing yet) interest in my new play. I have published plays, but this would be my first professionally produced work. How much say can I expect to have in regard to casting?

None, unless you get it in your contract. All you have to so is say I want casting approval. If they say no, you will have to determine if you want to continue the deal.

Can't heklp that much but when you have any males, and femals then think of the charectors and you can get a great cast.

hope i helped. i did try.

Technically, I believe that jurisdiction falls into the hands of the casting department or the producer.

However, you can probably have some unofficial say in casting if you talk to the producer about your interest in casting.

Usually not much. That would be included in your contract when they option the show. That is, it would state if you had cast approval or not. (Although they may ask your opinion.) The point being, - You wrote it, you are not the Producer or Director. Professional Courtesy demands that you let them do their job, which includes casting the play. And ideally, a Director is much more qualified to choose a cast than a playwright is. He/she is the one that has to direct them.