Is it illegal to use a song and turn it into a monologue, whilst still telling people it is not your work?

Question

Also, it's only for little auditions and such, and I was just wondering if it was allowed. Thank you!!

Answer 1

It is NOT illegal to use a song for a monologue or audition. When you begin, let the casting directors know "This is from...or written by.." You are not putting it in a film and it's only for personal use. I'm a filmmaker...I know the prices because I can't use music unless I have permission. But, again, you're not using it in a play or film, it's okay. :)

Answer 2

As long as you credit the source, it's not plagiarism, and if done for no profit, you could sing the song all you want. The technically is that if the content of the song can be shown to have helped you get a job, then you have infringed on copyright laws. Don't worry though, you're probably to small of a fish to deserve the frying.

Answer 3

Its no more illegal than a cover band performing a song they didn't write and playing it in the local clubs. Now if you record and sell this song/monologue, THEN you are infringing on the copy write.

Answer 4

You are speaking about copyright laws. As long as you don't make any money with this monologue and give credit to the writers, you'll have no problems. This is performance... cover bands do it all the time. They play other bands hit songs in clubs.

Answer 5

If the song is copyrighted, technically the lyrics themselves are out of reach. Unless you ask permission from the producer and/or artist, you probably can't use it without potentially being su'd.

Answer 6

I do it all the time go for it just give all the detells about it

Answer 7

heres a song you may use monolsddsaw so here it goes i luki weexstcd budgbum

Answer 8

I'll write you a song if you promote it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z51JNZ9gzM

Answer 9

ya violates the copyright and patent rules of government and trust me they will fine u

Answer 10

No; unless u use it for commercial communication.