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Who Can Join the Broadway World Forum and What Community Rules Apply
## Overview The Broadway World Forum is open to all people with an interest in live theater, including casual fans, aspiring performers, industry professionals, students, and behind-the-scenes crew, with no paid membership fees, professional credentials, or prior experience required to join. The only requirement for participation is agreeing to the community’s standardized rules, which are designed to keep discussions inclusive, respectful, and relevant to the theater community, with moderators enforcing guidelines to maintain a positive space for all users. ### Who Can Sign Up for the Broadway World Forum? There are no formal eligibility restrictions for the forum, which is accessible to users across all age groups, geographic locations, and levels of theater involvement. No proof of industry experience, audition history, or ticket purchase records is needed to create an account; the only technical requirement is a valid email address to verify identity during the free, no-application sign-up process. The community explicitly welcomes new theater fans who have never attended a live Broadway show, as well as long-time industry veterans, to ensure a wide range of perspectives in discussions. All members, regardless of their experience level or public profile, are held to the same community standards. ### Standard Community Rules for All Forum Members All members are required to follow a set of evergreen community guidelines to maintain a welcoming, functional space for everyone interested in theater: - Respectful communication: Harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or derogatory comments based on identity, experience level, or differing opinions are strictly prohibited. This includes targeting cast members, crew, or other community members for personal criticism unrelated to their professional work. - Relevant content: All posts, comments, and shared media must relate to Broadway, touring productions, regional theater, cabaret, or adjacent live performance topics. Off-topic content, including non-theater advertisements, is only allowed in designated community threads with prior moderator approval. - Copyright compliance: Users may not share unauthorized leaked scripts, full bootleg performance recordings, or other copyrighted material without explicit permission from the relevant rights holders. Links to official clips, trailers, or licensed content are permitted. - No unapproved self-promotion: Personal projects, crowdfunding campaigns, or commercial advertisements are prohibited outside of explicitly marked promotional threads, to avoid spam and keep discussions focused on community interests. - Accurate information sharing: When sharing news about castings, production schedules, ticketing policies, or industry changes, users are encouraged to link to official sources; deliberate spread of misinformation about safety protocols, industry practices, or public figures will be removed.