Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions Strikes Deal to Develop Stage Versions of Sony Pictures Entertainment Films

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions (SSTP) have announced a five-year deal, which will allow SSTP to develop and produce stage versions of the studio’s films.

As part of the agreement, the studio has purchased a 20% equity stake in SSTP, who will also have a first-look at the Sony Pictures film library and will serve as SPE’s primary theatrical consultant to help set up titles not adapted by SSTP with other, third party producers.

In addition, Lia Vollack, SPE’s President, Worldwide Music, has expanded her role at the studio to additionally include the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Theatrical. Vollack will oversee the studio’s theatrical productions and will serve as the Sony Pictures liaison with SSTP.