DG Copyright Management

03/28/2024

As Oskar Eustis, the artistic director of the Public Theater, wrote “Bill Yellow Robe's voice is funny, honest, and searing. He tells painful truths that are designed to heal, and healing truths that are hard to hear. He writes from an utterly specific Native world, one we all need to know, but he uncovers human truths that are universal and profound. He is one of our necessary writers. We would be much poorer without him."

We welcome you to explore this collection of over 40 full-length and short plays so that you may also experience the love, heartbreak, and enlightenment that comes from his work: https://thedgcm.org/yellow-robe-collection

03/26/2024

Did you know? The full dramatic catalog of William S. Yellow Robe, Jr. (Assiniboine/Sioux) is available for licensing through the Samuel French imprint of Concord Theatricals ! We’re thrilled for the next generation of artists to read and perform his work.

Managing Yellow Robe's dramatic works on behalf of The Dramatists Guild of America and his widow, Jeanne Domeck, is both a huge honor and responsibility. His legacy as an artist, educator, and advocate for Native voices in the theatre endures through these plays.

Learn more at https://thedgcm.org/yellow-robe-collection

03/15/2024

We're here to help! Explore our many resources for dramatists such as:
*Sample Clauses for Dramatist Wills* This invaluable resource provides dramatists with meticulously designed model language to nurture and extend their bond with the Guild and safeguard their copyrights for their full term.

Make sure your royalties never go uncollected, your work is always properly managed, and your legacy endures.

This way for materials: https://thedgcm.org/media-articles

03/12/2024

Bridging Native Stories & Western Theater: join us as we celebrate the life, work, and legacy of William S. Yellow Robe, Jr.

Learn more about his legacy and catalogue at www.thedgcm.org

03/08/2024

Hear directly from writers who have enrolled work with us: "I get genuine peace of mind, knowing that decisions about the play's future will be made by theater practitioners in a way that honors my wishes and respects the Guild's authority."
- Doug Wright, Playwright, DG©M President & Enrolled Dramatist

**Learn more about enrollment at https://thedgcm.org/inquire-apply **

03/05/2024

We at DG Copyright Management intimately understand the challenges involved in managing another author’s work. While we are always on the lookout for new opportunities and ways to keep our authors’ work fresh, we must constantly balance economic considerations against the authorial intent and never compromise the integrity of the work.

As a public benefit organization, we want to share what we learn along the way! Below you will find links to articles and videos that discuss some of the issues we have encountered in our work. *We offer them freely with the hope that they will help you to learn and feel empowered.*

Consider us your ally as you manage and administer the copyrights of the author in your life!

Click to learn: https://thedgcm.org/management-basics

02/29/2024

"Make sure you organize your works!" - Marc D. Ostrow, Esq

Learn more estate planning and music copyright wisdom from Marc Ostrow by watching our webinar, "The 10 Things To Do Before You Die: Estate Planning & Music Copyright" on YouTube and discover the roadmap to securing your musical legacy.

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/ulm9CZ69Els

02/26/2024

IRVIN GRAHAM: THE COLLECTION

Witty, charming, and ‘of the time,’ the songs of Irvin Graham captivate audiences to this day. Mr. Graham’s music has been used to showcase great talents including Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, and Danny Kaye. His songs have made their way into the fabric of our culture. From “I Believe,” the classic holiday classic, to “You Better Go Now” a Billy Holiday feature recently released on a STRANGER THINGS soundtrack, you will find something to love. We welcome you to explore the many songs of Mr. Graham.

DG Copyright Management manages his complete music portfolio. INQUIRIES relating to the titles below can be directed to [email protected]. Music administration for this portfolio is with Concord Music Publishing.

Learn more: https://thedgcm.org/irvin-graham-collection

02/19/2024

When a dramatist passes away, locating the appropriate heir or representative can sometimes become challenging, impacting the dramatist’s legacy. We have often seen productions that couldn’t be mounted or royalties that couldn’t be distributed, all because the correct representative could not be found.

We established this legacy database to serve as a dedicated platform for the listing of author representatives, ensuring easy access in a centralized location.

**We hope this will facilitate their discoverability, allowing producers, theaters, publishers and other interested parties to efficiently connect with them.**

Learn more at thedgcm.org

02/14/2024

It's the season of love 💖 which means it can also be the season of planning!
Protecting yourself & your loved one is a romantic gesture. Learn more about estate planning considerations for dramatists and LGBTQ+ communities in this webinar by Max Elliott: https://youtu.be/F7loc8GqHko

We are so excited to have spoken with Max Elliott about how important Estate Planning is & how it relates to the LGBTQ+ community!*This event took place duri...

02/13/2024

Hear directly from writers who have enrolled work with us: "I had seen problems with bad estate planning that left relatives having to make decisions about an industry they knew nothing about."-Arlene Hutton, Playwright

Learn more at https://thedgcm.org/dramatists

01/22/2024

By enrolling your works with DG©M, you are giving the gift of copyright. You are saying thank you to those organizations that have been there for you throughout your lifetime while also directly supporting the next generation of dramatists.

To learn more about our core values and how we can support *you* visit www.thedgcm.org

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