Who owned the rights to a theatrical script ?
Correct answer: D. the acting company
- A. the patron of the acting company, eg, the Lord Chamberlain
- B. the bishop of London
- C. the printer
- D. the acting company
Explanation
An acting company generally controlled the performance rights to a play and could purchase or commission a script from its author. The printer produced published copies but did not normally own the theatrical rights.
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