How are scripts and scores made available on Storyland Theatre Production CDs?
The complete script, musical scores, and music files for Storyland Theatre productions are available in electronic form at this website. Scripts, scores and vocal parts on Production CDs are all in .pdf (Adobe portable document) format. This format is interpreted by the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program. If this program is not yet installed on your system, click below and follow the instructions at the Adobe site that are appropriate for your system. You will need it to be able to peruse or print all the documents posted at this site.
Download free Adobe Acrobat Reader
Do I have to return the Production CD after my production is over?
No rental charges are required in order to perform an Storyland Theatre show, and nothing must be returned. You may keep your Production CD and use it again for further performances by simply filling out another Production Contract and paying appropriate royalties.
Will I be able to print the scripts and scores on my computer?
Yes, as long as you have Acrobat Reader installed. On some systems, particularly school computers which do not allow changes to the hard drive or system folders, you will need to install a music font manually in order to be able to view and print .pdf files of musical scores correctly. If your system does not accurately display posted score or vocal part files, download this true-type font and install it in your fonts directory for better results. (Windows users, that's probably c: /windows/fonts).
Download aloisnew.ttf (music font)
I have a Mac. Will I be able to view and print the script and score files?
Scripts will load and print without any problems. Some Apple systems are not able to display the aloisnew.ttf music font without errors. We suggest if the score does no display correctly that you print scores for your cast from a Windows computer.
How do I play MIDI files?
MIDI music files as posted will play with many media players, standard on most computers with an installed sound board, such as Windows Media Player. If you are using a Windows computer and need a player, we recommend the program VanBasco's Karaoke Player, a very nice free program which allows you to change tempo and key of MIDI files while they are being played.
Download VanBasco's Karaoke Player