Switch off Mac screen while streaming video on apple tv

Hello!
I have a question. Is it possible to switch of the MacBook screen (e.g. closing the MacBook) and watch a video (movie) via apple TV?
Right now I use airplay, start the VCL Player and if I than switch of the screen of the macbook it automaticly turns off the apple TV too!
Thanks for the help!

Found this discussion regarding the topic, with a pic included. No solution found there either.... http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=18563517#post18563517

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