Licensing
The Solve It Squad
- Cast size
- 5+, flexible casting
- Runtime
- 75 minutes, one act
- Genre
- Dark comedy
- Time period
- Contemporary
Materials: Music accompaniment tracks
Spies Are Forever
- Cast size
- 8–20, flexible casting
- Runtime
- 120 minutes, two acts
- Genre
- Dark comedy musical
- Time period
- 1960s
- Ensemble
- Small–medium
- Dance
- Minimal/standard
- Music style
- Pop rock
- Band
- 4-piece combo
- Available from
- 2023-07-01
Materials: Sheet music
FAQ
How much does it cost to license a TCB show?
Licensing costs vary depending on the show! Check out the Guidelines & Fees for individual project rates. Additional licenses are offered for those who wish to livestream, film, and/or distribute their production.
Are the licensable versions of TCB shows the same as the versions on YouTube?
Predominantly, yes. However, some lyrics & lines have been updated for clarity and inclusivity. Please adhere to these updates, which we believe improve the quality of our shows, rather than copy the YouTube versions of the shows verbatim.
Do "school appropriate" versions of the scripts exist? Can I make cuts/changes to the material?
We do not have a seperate school edition script, as different theatre companies have individual content requirements.
Instead, we offer school-appropriate alternatives have been pre-approved for lines with adult language or themes.
Other changes or alterations of any kind, including but not limited to: adding, deleting or otherwise changing music, lyrics, dialogue, time period, characters, characterizations, and character genders in the play are not allowed. Additional requested changes must be submitted to Tin Can Bros so that the written consent of the authors, if granted, may be obtained prior to performance.
Can we omit the song “Not So Bad” from our licensed production of "Spies Are Forever?"
No, the number “Not So Bad” may not be omitted from licensed productions of Spies Are Forever. (We understand that this may preclude some organizations from being able to perform the show based on your community needs.)
We feel that by skipping that number, you lose an opportunity for the production to undercut the seriousness of the Baron and highlight his ideological absurdity. By weakening the satirical characterization, it may have the opposite of the intended effect and give him more credibility.
Are "The Solve It Squad" and "Spies Are Forever" available to license outside of the United States?
Yes! We are currently accepting applications to license both shows globally! But please note that the license fees are listed in USD.
Do you offer accompaniment music tracks and/or sheet music?
These are the materials currently available for both shows:
The Solve It Squad – music accompaniment tracks
Spies Are Forever – sheet music
What if I need to cancel or reschedule my show dates after getting approved?
License fees are non-refundable. However, Your contracted performance dates may be rescheduled if a written request is received by Tin Can Bros at least 2 weeks in advance of the first licensed performance.
What if I still have questions about how licensing guidelines and/or fees work?
If you are requesting a monologue/excerpt for an audition, adjudication, competition, or performance or if you have any additional questions, please send us a message HERE!