Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About

General FAQ

How do I contact FRP for press inquiries, media appearances, etc.?

For all media requests, appearances, and press inquiries, please email press@fredrogers.org.

I’m visiting Pittsburgh soon. Can I come visit/tour your offices?

Our office is not open to the public. The Fred Rogers Trail from visitPA outlines the best Fred Rogers-related attractions in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Can I work or intern for you?

When staff positions or internship opportunities are available, they will be posted to the Careers page on our website. Opportunities will also be posted to national job listing sites.

Do you offer any volunteer opportunities?

We don’t offer volunteer opportunities at FRP, but we would encourage you to  contact your local PBS station and community service organizations about opportunities for volunteering in your community. 

Can my child be in a “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” interstitial?

We typically do not hold open casting calls for the live-action interstitials, and our production shoots are closed to the public.

Can you send my child an autographed photo, birthday greeting, or letter from Daniel Tiger?

We do not send autographs of our characters or personalized notes, but we welcome fan mail!

Can I send a letter to cast members from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” or other FRP series?

We are happy to forward fan mail, but please understand that typically it’s not possible to receive a reply. Address mail to: 

(Name or Series Title)
c/o Fred Rogers Productions
2100 Wharton Street, Suite 700
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Can Daniel Tiger come to my child’s birthday party?

We do not rent our costumed characters for private events.

Is Fred Rogers Productions a nonprofit organization?

Yes.

Are donations to Fred Rogers Productions tax-deductible?

Yes.

Production

Can I send my resumé or website to FRP?

When staff positions or internship opportunities are available, they will be posted on national job listing sites.

Licensing

Can I license music from an FRP production?

Please send all music licensing inquiries for music from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood to MRNmusic@fredrogers.org, and all requests for music from other Fred Rogers Productions programming to FRPmusic@fredrogers.org.

In your email, please include the following:

  1. The legal name, address, and email address of the entity seeking the license. This may be the name of an individual, or a corporate name.
  2. Song Title
  3. Type of license sought (note that some licensing requests may require more than one type of license):
    • Mechanical License: A mechanical license is a license that grants the holder permission to make copies of a recorded copyrighted musical composition. You must obtain a mechanical license if you intend to record it and make copies for distribution or personal use. The rate for a mechanical license is set by the U.S. government.
    • Synchronization License: This license is required for any use of FRP music in combination with visual images. You must obtain a synchronization license if you intend to use music in film, television, video (all formats), websites, etc. Approval and rates are dependent upon the requested use.
    • Master Use License: This license is required for the use of any existing, FRP-owned or controlled recording of a song, or any portion thereof. For example, the use of any recording of Fred Rogers performing a song would require a master use license. Approval and rates are dependent upon the requested use.
    • Performance License: This license is required if you are seeking to perform a song publically. This includes both live performance and performance of a recording in a public setting. If you are seeking a performance license, please be sure to indicate whether the venue in which you plan on performing a song carries an ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC license. Approval and rates are dependent upon the requested use.
  4. Detailed description of the proposed use. Please be as specific as possible.
  5. Proposed term, territory, and method of distribution (if applicable).

Note: Fred Rogers Productions does not license its music assets for the purpose of third-party branding or fundraising.

Can I license a video clip?

Please send all requests for video clips from any FRP property to clips@fredrogers.org.

In your email, please include the following:

  1. The legal name, address, and email address of the entity seeking the license. This may be the name of an individual, or a corporate name.
  2. A detailed description of the video clip that you would like to license. Please be sure to include the program, the episode number, approximate length of the clip, and a description of exactly the clip that you would like. Please be specific as possible.
  3. The proposed use of the clip, including the type of project (news, documentary, educational, commercial, etc.), and a detailed description of the context in which the clip will be used.
  4. The proposed term, territory, and methods of distribution of the project in which the clip will appear.

Approval and rates are dependent upon the requested use.

Note: Fred Rogers Productions does not license its video assets for the purpose of third-party branding or fundraising.

Can I license trademarked or copyrighted assets for merchandise?

For all merchandising inquiries, please send an email to merchandising@fredrogers.org.

In your email, please include the following:

  1. The legal name, address, and email address of the entity seeking the license. This may be the name of an individual, or a corporate name.
  2. A detailed description of the asset license. Please be specific.
  3. The proposed use of the asset. Please be specific.
  4. The proposed term, territory, and methods of distribution of the project in which the asset will appear.

Approval and rates are dependent upon the requested use.

Note: Fred Rogers Productions does not license its copyrighted materials or trademarks for the purpose of third-party branding or fundraising.

Can I license trademarked or copyrighted assets for a book, article, personal use, or some other purpose?

For all other uses (books, articles, personal, etc.), please send all requests to licensing@fredrogers.org.

In your email, please include the following:

  1. The legal name, address, and email address of the entity seeking the license. This may be the name of an individual, or a corporate name.
  2. A detailed description of the asset license. Please be specific.
  3. The proposed use of the asset. Please be specific.
  4. The proposed term, territory, and methods of distribution of the project in which the asset will appear.

Approval and rates are dependent upon the requested use.

Note: Fred Rogers Productions does not license its copyrighted materials or trademarks for the purpose of third-party branding or fundraising.

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