Who held the legal rights to a theatrical play's script?

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The noble patron sponsoring the acting troupe, such as the Lord ChamberlainThe religious authority of London, specifically the bishopThe individual responsible for printing the scriptThe theatrical troupe performing the playNo one; the script had no legal owner

Explanation

The rightful owner of a theatrical script was typically the acting company itself, as they controlled the performance rights. While patrons like the Lord Chamberlain provided support, and printers produced copies, the legal ownership belonged to the acting company.