{"id":158,"date":"2023-10-10T04:49:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T04:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\/theatre-production-guide-business-legal\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T09:03:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T09:03:21","slug":"business-legal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\/theatre-production-guide\/business-legal\/","title":{"rendered":"Business &#038; Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mainContent\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<br \/>\nInformation provided on this page is for general interest and is not a<br \/>\nsubstitute for competent legal and business advice provide by accredited<br \/>\nprofessionals. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\">General Legal Resources For Managing &amp; Producing Theatres<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\">Arts Organzations<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\">Business Consulting &amp;<br \/>\nFiscal Sponsorship<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\">Copyright, Taxes &amp; Licensing<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\">Incorporation<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\">Legal and Dispute Resolution Assistance<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorshandbook.com\"><strong>Federal Tax Exempt Status<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>General Legal Resources for Managing &amp; Producing Theatre<\/h2>\n<p><strong>501 Commons<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>Pacific Tower, Suite 1101<\/p>\n<p>1200 12th Ave. S<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98144<\/p>\n<p>206.682.6704<\/p>\n<p>888.462.4853<\/p>\n<p>info@501commons.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.501commons.org\/\">501commons.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>501 Commons was founded in 1989 as the Executive Service Corps of Washington and later renamed itself to reflect a changing role and broader range of services. In 2012, it absorbed some of the programs and services of the Alliance for Nonprofits and the technology services of NPower Northwest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forming a Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nolo<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/corporation&#8221;&gt;nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/corporation<\/p>\n<p>A corporation is a form of business ownership that helps prevent personal<br \/>\nliability for business debts. Here you can learn how to create a corporation,<br \/>\nhow a C corporation and an S corporation are taxed, and how to keep corporate<br \/>\nminutes and records to preserve your business&#8217;s corporate status. Nolo has<br \/>\nbooks, forms, and online applications that can help you create your<br \/>\nbusiness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Form and Maintain a Non Profit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Published by the<br \/>\nKing County Bar Association, 2009<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/wayfindlegal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Washington-Nonprofit-Handbook_2009.pdf&#8221;&gt;Free<br \/>\nPDF Download<\/p>\n<p>This book explains what you need to do to form and maintain a nonprofit<br \/>\norganization in Washington State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation: A 50 State<br \/>\nGuide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nolo<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/form-nonprofit-501c3-corporation-30228.html&#8221;&gt;Online<br \/>\nResource<\/p>\n<p>Forming a nonprofit corporation is much like creating a regular corporation,<br \/>\nexcept that nonprofits have to take the extra steps of applying for tax-exempt<br \/>\nstatus with the IRS and their state tax division. This page has the list of<br \/>\nsteps and links to the relevant filing offices for each of the 50 states.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Stage Producer\u2019s Business and Legal Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charles Grippo<\/p>\n<p>Allworth Press, 2002<\/p>\n<p>256 pages, $19.95<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/allworth.com\/titles\/7015-9781581152418-stage-producers-business-and-legal-guide%22\">Buy Online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From the publisher: &#8220;The entire range of individuals involved in entertainment\u2014performers, writers, and directors to box office managers, theater board members, and theater owners\u2014will find comprehensive answers to questions on every aspect of theater business and law. Written by an attorney, producer, and playwright, this book reveals hundreds of insider strategies for minimizing legal costs, negotiating contracts, and licensing and producing plays. It also features expert, practical advice on such topics as tax risks and liabilities, safety regulations, organizing the theater company, financing, box office management, not-for-profit management, and much more. Plus everything is explained clearly, written without a lot of legal jargon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WA Non-Profits<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>1265 S Main Street #206<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98144<\/p>\n<p>(855) 299-2922<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonnonprofits.org\/about\/contact\/\">Contact form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonnonprofits.org\">washingtonnonprofits.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/WANonprofits\">facebook.com\/WANonprofits<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Washington Nonprofits was founded in 2010 by a dedicated board working in partnership with philanthropy. Together these leaders recognize the importance of having an association watching the backs of nonprofits of all sizes. WA Non-Profits helps its members learn, connect, and transform.<\/p>\n<p>Washington Nonprofits delivers on its mission through three main, integrated initiatives: learning programs, public policy, and engagement.<\/p>\n<h2>Arts Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>4Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>101<br \/>\nPrefontaine Place South<\/p>\n<p>Seattle WA 98104<\/p>\n<p>(206) 296.7580<\/p>\n<p>hello@4culture.org<\/p>\n<p>Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/4culture.org\">4culture.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook:<br \/>\n4Culture<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: 4Culture<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: kc4culture<\/p>\n<p>4Culture is a support agency for the arts in King County. 4Culture offers<br \/>\nopportunities for all kinds of cultural funding and support in King County, with<br \/>\ndeadlines rolling out throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>It also offers project consulting<br \/>\nservices.<\/p>\n<h2>\n<p>Business Consulting &amp;<br \/>\nFiscal Sponsorship<\/h2>\n<h2>National<\/h2>\n<p><strong>National Network of<br \/>\nFiscal Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;https:\/\/fiscalsponsordirectory.org\/?page_id=1768&#8243;&gt;Directory Organized by<br \/>\nState<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A growing index of fiscal<br \/>\nsponsors organized by state and alphabetically with detailed information on each<br \/>\nbased on a 10-question sruvey.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Washington and Northwestern<br \/>\nStates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Allied Arts<br \/>\nFoundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>444 NE Ravenna Blvd., Suite 400<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98115<\/p>\n<p>206.624.0432<\/p>\n<p>Online Message: href=&#8221;http:\/\/alliedarts-foundation.org\/contact\/&#8221;&gt;alliedarts-foundation.org\/contact<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/alliedarts-foundation.org\/grants-sponsorships\/&#8221;&gt;alliedarts-foundation.org\/grants-sponsorships<\/p>\n<p>Serving the Seattle community and beyond since 1967, Allied Arts Foundation<br \/>\nprovides support to artists for the enrichment of the local and national<br \/>\ncultural experience. AAF nurtures emerging artists and arts groups through<br \/>\nfiscal sponsorship on an ongoing and by-project basis, and makes direct grants<br \/>\nto artists for projects of merit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CascadiaNow!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PO Box 30181<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA, 98113<\/p>\n<p>206-249-9985<\/p>\n<p>cascadialove@cascadianow.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cascadianow.org\/services\/\">cascadianow.org\/services<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CascadiaNow! is dedicated to amplifying positive impacts across the bioregion<br \/>\nof Cascadia. CascadiaStrong is the fiscal sponsorship program CascadiaNow!<br \/>\nprovides, which offers resources and administrative assistance to grassroots<br \/>\nprojects that share our mission to cultivate a resilient and inclusive Pacific<br \/>\nNorthwest community.<\/p>\n<p>Accepts fiscal sponsorship<br \/>\napplicants from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon &amp; Washington.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Columbia Basin Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>234 First Avenue NW, Suite B<\/p>\n<p>Ephrata, WA 98823<\/p>\n<p>(509) 754-4596<\/p>\n<p>info@columbiabasinfoundation.org<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/columbiabasinfoundation.org\/funds\/fiscal-sponsorship-funds&#8221;&gt;columbiabasinfoundation.org\/funds\/fiscal-sponsorship-funds<\/p>\n<p>The Columbia Basin Foundation can hold a limited number of fiscal<br \/>\nsponsorships and special project funds at any given time due to limited<br \/>\nresources. CBF sponsors organizations within our service area of Grant, Adams<br \/>\nand western Lincoln Counties only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shunpike: The Business of Art<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>815 Seattle Boulevard S<br \/>\nSuite 215<\/p>\n<p>Seattle WA 98134<\/p>\n<p>(206) 905-1026<\/p>\n<p>info@shunpike.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shunpike.org\">shunpike.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/shunpike.org\/programs-services\/fiscal-sponsorship-2&#8243;&gt;shunpike.org\/programs-services\/fiscal-sponsorship-2<\/p>\n<p>Shunpike was founded in 2001. Shunpike provides independent arts groups in<br \/>\nWashington State with the services, resources, and opportunities they need to<br \/>\nforge their own paths to sustainable success.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have questions about the relative benefit of different<br \/>\norganizational structures, or want to learn more about fundraising, marketing,<br \/>\nboard development, managing money, events, risks, or people, Shunpike is a<br \/>\nreliable, practical, and affordable resource for the creative community across<br \/>\nWashington State. Programs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Arts Business Clinics<\/em> are free, informal, drop-in clinics where<br \/>\nShunpike staff and ABC Advisors are on-hand to meet with attendees and talk<br \/>\nabout their arts business needs. Akin to a \u2018speed date\u2019 meet-up, artists and<br \/>\ncreative arts entrepreneurs are able to chat with supportive arts professionals<br \/>\nabout any aspect of arts business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Arts Business Dates<\/em> takes your relationship with Shunpike\u2019s Arts<br \/>\nBusiness Advisors to the next level. On an Arts Business Date you meet with one<br \/>\nor two Advisors, in a mutually convenient location, at a mutually convenient<br \/>\ntime. On your \u2018date\u2019 you have the opportunity to discuss your arts business<br \/>\nchallenges with experienced arts professionals and ask questions specific to<br \/>\nyour arts project or creative enterprise.<\/li>\n<li>In return, you pay a $20, non-refundable, booking fee (payable to Shunpike),<br \/>\nand agree to buy a hot drink for your Advisors (maybe even a cookie!). Book<br \/>\ndates with a call to the Shunpike office or email<br \/>\nPrograms@shunpike.org.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Fiscal Sponsorship<\/em> allows independent arts groups the ability to<br \/>\nraise funds for their artistic projects using Shunpike\u2019s tax-exempt status as a<br \/>\n501(c)(3) organization. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gives 501(c)(3)<br \/>\nstatus to non-profit charitable organizations which allows donors to receive a<br \/>\ntax deduction for supporting a public charity. Under Shunpike\u2019s fiscal<br \/>\nsponsorship, arts groups and organizations can offer tax-deductible receipts to<br \/>\ndonors and may be eligible to apply for government and foundation grant programs<br \/>\nusually only available to organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Shunpike offer<br \/>\ntwo levels of fiscal sponsorship: Basic and Comprehensive. Visit their web page<br \/>\nfor up-to-date descriptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Copyright, Taxes &amp; Licensing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Authors Registry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>116 W 23rd Street<\/p>\n<p>Suite 500<\/p>\n<p>New<br \/>\nYork, NY 10011<\/p>\n<p>(212) 563-6920<\/p>\n<p>staff@authorsregistry.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorsregistry.org\">authorsregistry.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Authors Registry is a not-for-profit clearinghouse for payments to<br \/>\nauthors receiving royalties from organizations. It was founded in 1995 by a<br \/>\nconsortium of U.S. authors&#8217; organizations including The Authors Guild, The<br \/>\nAmerican Society of Journalists &amp; Authors, the Dramatists Guild and the<br \/>\nAssociation of Authors&#8217; Representatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>City of Seattle<br \/>\nAdmissions Tax <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/seattle.gov\/rca\/taxes\/ADMITAX\/AdmissionsTax.htm&#8221;&gt;seattle.gov\/rca\/taxes\/ADMITAX\/AdmissionsTax.htm<\/p>\n<p>style=&#8221;MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px&#8221;&gt;Admission tax is added to the ticket<br \/>\nprice or other charge that attendees pay to enter entertainment venues or events<br \/>\nin Seattle. The City allows for some exemptions from this tax. Consult webpage<br \/>\nfor latest information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>US Copyright<br \/>\nOffice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>101 Independence Ave. S.E.<\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C. 20559-6000<\/p>\n<p>(202) 707\u20133000<\/p>\n<p>(877) 476\u20130778 (toll free)<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/copyright.gov\/registration&#8221;&gt;copyright.gov\/registration<\/p>\n<p>This web address is your starting point for all things related to the<br \/>\nregistration of copyrights.<\/p>\n<h2>Incorporation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>State of Washington<br \/>\nBusiness Licensing Service <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/bls.dor.wa.gov\/plan.aspx&#8221;&gt;bls.dor.wa.gov\/plan.aspx<\/p>\n<p>State of Washington forms and agencies with links and other assistance to<br \/>\nhelp you get with the legal steps to starting or renewing a business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Small Business Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Governor&#8217;s Office for Small<br \/>\nBusiness Innovation and Assistance<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.oria.wa.gov\/site\/alias__oria\/345\/Small-Business-Guide-start-open-new.aspx&#8221;&gt;oria.wa.gov\/site\/alias__oria\/345\/Small-Business-Guide-start-open-new.aspx<\/p>\n<p>The Small Business Guides provides helpful information, links to valuable<br \/>\nresources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in<br \/>\nWashington state. The Small Business Guide is available in English, Spanish,<br \/>\nRussian, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.<\/p>\n<p>The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or<br \/>\nclose a business in Washington State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seattle&#8217;s Business License &amp; Taxes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>City of<br \/>\nSeattle<\/p>\n<p>Finance and Administrative ServicesSeattle Municipal Tower<\/p>\n<p>700 5th<br \/>\nAve<\/p>\n<p>Suite 5200<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-684-2489<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/licenses\">seattle.gov\/licenses <\/a><\/p>\n<p>From this webpage you can find, renew, or cancel a business tax license. You<br \/>\ncan also find links to search for a business and get business assistance offered<br \/>\nby the city.<\/p>\n<h2>Legal and Dispute Resolution Assistance<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dispute Resolution Center of King County <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4649 Sunnyside<br \/>\nAve. N, Suite 520<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98103<\/p>\n<p>(206) 443-9603<\/p>\n<p>DRCinfo@kcdrc.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kcdrc.org\">kcdrc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Organized in 1986, the Dispute Resolution Center of King County uses trained<br \/>\nand supervised mediators who volunteer their time to help us solve over 1,000<br \/>\ndisputes a year. Mediation is the most affordable solution for working out an<br \/>\nagreement and avoid the expense and trouble of going to court. Dispute<br \/>\nresolution centers are organized under state legislation that requires them to<br \/>\nprovide services on a sliding scale, and DRCs will never turn anyone away for<br \/>\nlack of ability to pay for the service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kantor Taylor<br \/>\nPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98164<\/p>\n<p>206-625-9898<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/kantortaylor.com&#8221;&gt;kantortaylor.com<\/p>\n<p>Kantor Taylor PC, is Seattle-based law firm. Kantor Taylor represents a large<br \/>\nnumber of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. We assist with initial<br \/>\norganizational activities\u2014including drafting organizational documents and<br \/>\nprocedures, establishing governance structures, obtaining tax-exempt status and<br \/>\ncomplying with federal tax requirements for exemption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neil Sussman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10751 Densmore Avenue N<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98133<\/p>\n<p>(206) 363-8070<\/p>\n<p>neilsussman@comcast.net<\/p>\n<p>Neil Sussman is a tax attorney available for consultation in all areas of<br \/>\nentertainment law. Services including contract drafting and negotiation, income<br \/>\ntaxes and return preparation, foreign tax issues, copyrights and trademarks, and<br \/>\nbusiness licensing and formation.<\/p>\n<p>Neil has experience working on all types of contracts including recording<br \/>\ncontracts, publishing agreements, licensing deals, film and television<br \/>\nagreements and live performance agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Neil&#8217;s clients include musicians, artists, writers, photographers, film<br \/>\nmakers, performers, playwrights and many web based businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Unemployment Law Project <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1904 Third Avenue, Suite<br \/>\n604<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98101<\/p>\n<p>(206) 441-9178<\/p>\n<p>(888) 441-9178<\/p>\n<p>Email: href=&#8221;http:\/\/unemploymentlawproject.org\/get-answers\/ask-a-question\/&#8221;&gt;Ask A<br \/>\nQuestion<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/unemploymentlawproject.org&#8221;&gt;unemploymentlawproject.org<\/p>\n<p>The Unemployment Law Project provides low-cost representation and free advice<br \/>\nand counsel to people in Washington State who have been denied unemployment<br \/>\nbenefits or whose award of benefits is being challenged.<\/p>\n<p>With offices in Seattle and Spokane, Washington, the ULP offers services to<br \/>\nanyone with a Washington State claim.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University of Washington School of Law Mediation<br \/>\nClinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>William H. Gates Hall, Suite 265<\/p>\n<p>P. O. Box<br \/>\n85110<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98145-1110<\/p>\n<p>206-543-3434<\/p>\n<p>mediates@uw.edu<\/p>\n<p>href=&#8221;http:\/\/law.uw.edu\/academics\/experiential-learning\/clinics\/mediation-clinic&#8221;&gt;law.uw.edu\/academics\/experiential-learning\/clinics\/mediation-clinic<\/p>\n<p>Since 1991, the Mediation Clinic has provided free and confidential mediation<br \/>\nservices. We mediate for the general public in the Greater Seattle area and for<br \/>\nstaff, students and faculty at the University of Washington. Students serve as<br \/>\nneutral third parties to help individuals involved in a dispute negotiate a<br \/>\nvoluntary settlement of their case or conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The mediators are second and third year law students who have completed an<br \/>\nextensive mediation training through the Continuing Legal Education Program at<br \/>\nthe University of Washington School of Law, followed by an additional<br \/>\ninstruction and practice. They are supervised by a faculty member or<br \/>\nprofessional mediator in all mediations they conduct.<\/p>\n<p>The Mediation Clinic accepts cases from early October through May each year.<br \/>\nCases can usually be scheduled within one or two weeks. This service is offered<br \/>\nfree of charge as part of the public service program at UW Law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington Lawyers for<br \/>\nthe Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Office Address:<\/p>\n<p>701 5th Ave, Suite 4100<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA<br \/>\n98104<\/p>\n<p>Mailing Address:<\/p>\n<p>PO Box 61308<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, WA 98141-6308<\/p>\n<p>(206) 328-7053<\/p>\n<p>info@thewla.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thewla.org\">thewla.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1976, Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) is a nonprofit service<br \/>\norganization dedicated to supporting the arts in Washington state by creating<br \/>\nalliances and making legal resources accessible to artists and arts<br \/>\norganizations of all disciplines. Services WLA offers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal Clinics. Artists and arts<br \/>\nprofessionals are welcome to make 30-minute appointments to meet with attorneys<br \/>\nwho specialize in arts and entertainment law. They may discuss topics, including<br \/>\ncontract review, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property<br \/>\nissues.<\/li>\n<li>Workshops. Arts Legal Workshops are<br \/>\n60-90 minute presentations for both artists and lawyers. Artists get an in-depth<br \/>\nlook at specific legal issues they encounter. Lawyers receive continuing legal<br \/>\neducation that focused on issues facing artist clients.<\/li>\n<li>Lawyer Referral Service. Provides<br \/>\nreferrals to connect members of the public to qualified attorneys.<\/li>\n<li>Links. 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