Devised theatre is a collaborative system in which a group of artists work together to create a work.  

It sounds simple, but in practice—as with other creative endeavors—it can get complicated if the created work may be performed again in the future. 

There are numerous legal pitfalls into which the would-be collaborators may fall. There may be clashes of ego, battles for control, broken relationships among friends, and a host of other issues which can lead inevitably to lawsuits.

This article explains how to navigate these issues, so that everyone involved is represented and in agreement.