Corporate Sponsorship Packages Bella Notte Imagination Stage 2017 Annual Gala Celebrate Imagination Stage's 38 years as the largest and most respected multidisciplinary theatre arts organization for young people in the DC metropolitan region. The Gala promises to jumpstart the holiday season in a spectacular fashion! The seated dinner will be complemented by Italian inspired performances that feature Imagination Stage students and professional actors. Event Details Friday, December 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Presentation Dessert to follow The Embassy of Italy 3000 Whitehaven St NW Washington, DC 20008 Gala Chairs Larry Levitan Erika Martin Monique Pressley Imagine Award Presented to Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and First Lady Catherine Leggett 1
Corporate Sponsorship Supporting the Gala: Benefits and Opportunities Proceeds from the Gala benefit Imagination Stage s theatre and arts education programs, which reach over 100,000 children and families in the D.C. metropolitan region each year. Imagination Stage s programs are informed by a core belief in the importance of the arts for all children, regardless of their physical or cognitive ability or their economic status. Additionally, all proceeds raised during the "Fund A Cause" portion of the evening will directly support our Learning through Theatre initiative, which allows students and teachers from Montgomery County and DC s most underserved schools to experience the magic of live theatre, at no cost to them. Benefits of Supporting the Gala Reach new audiences and enhance your brand profile Garner high-level recognition and connect with leaders from the region s business, political and philanthropic communities Build visibility with thousands of patrons through an array of promotional materials Attend Opening Night performances and receive other benefits such as backstage tours, opportunities to meet the actors, and other special events throughout the year Support an organization that embraces creativity 2
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Our sponsorship opportunities are designed to help you meet your marketing objectives. Special naming opportunities are available see page 5 for more information. Each package can be customized with our development staff. ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE: Logo recognition in print and digital event materials Logo recognition on Gala Thank You page in the Charlotte s Web program Hyperlinked logo recognition on the Gala website 17,500 unique monthly views Logo recognition on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Logo recognition on signage at the Gala on December 8, 2017 Logo recognition in all Lerner Theatre programs during the 2017-2018 Season - viewed by 17,000 patrons PRODUCER $25,000 Gala tickets for ten (10) with prime VIP Seating Opportunity to have political, corporate, or Gala committee leadership seated at your table Invitation for ten (10) to the VIP Cocktail Reception prior to the Gala Prominent listing in the Gala invitation (deadline August 31, 2017) Full-Page recognition in the Gala Souvenir Program Prominent acknowledgment in select media On-stage acknowledgment at the Gala Recognition in 2017 Gala press release (deadline August 31, 2017) Featured sponsor recognition in Imagination Stage e-newsletter sent to 35,000 subscribers and Gala Committee newsletter Acknowledgement in Gala sponsor song DIRECTOR $15,000 Gala tickets for ten (10) with prime VIP seating Invitation for ten (10) to the VIP Cocktail Reception prior to the Gala Prominent listing in the Gala invitation (deadline August 31, 2017) Full-Page recognition in the Gala souvenir program On-stage acknowledgment at the Gala Featured sponsor recognition in Imagination Stage e-newsletter sent to 35,000 subscribers and Gala Committee newsletter Acknowledgement in Gala sponsor song 3
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits CHOREOGRAPHER $10,000 Gala tickets for eight (8) with VIP seating Invitation for eight (8) to the VIP Cocktail Reception prior to the Gala Prominent listing in the Gala invitation (deadline August 31, 2017) Half-page recognition in the Gala souvenir program Featured sponsor recognition in Gala Committee newsletter Acknowledgment in the Gala sponsor song MUSICIAN $5,000 Gala tickets for six (6) with premium seating Invitation for six (6) to the VIP cocktail reception prior to the Gala Listing in the Gala invitation (deadline August 31, 2017) Quarter-page recognition in the Gala souvenir program Sponsor recognition in the Gala Committee Newsletter Acknowledgement in Gala sponsor song ACTOR $2,500 Gala tickets for four (4) with preferred seating Listing in the Gala invitation (deadline August 31, 2017) Listing in Gala souvenir program Sponsor recognition in the Gala Committee newsletter ENSEMBLE $1,000 Gala tickets for two (2) with preferred seating Listing in the Gala invitation (deadline August 31, 2017) Listing in Gala souvenir program Sponsor recognition in the Gala Committee newsletter 4
Naming Opportunity Sponsorship Sponsors who pledge first have the opportunity to have exclusive Gala naming rights VIP RECEPTION $25,000 Opportunity for exclusive naming rights to the VIP Cocktail Reception Opportunity to welcome political, corporate, and philanthropic VIP Logo recognition on all signage at VIP Cocktail Reception Naming recognition on all printed material about the VIP Cocktail Reception Primary access to television, cable, print, and digital media Plus Producer-Level benefits DESSERT RECEPTION $10,000 Opportunity for exclusive naming rights to the Gala Dessert Reception Logo recognition on all signage at the Dessert Reception Naming recognition on all printed material Plus Choreographer-Level benefits GALA BAR $10,000 Opportunity for exclusive naming rights to the Gala Bar Logo recognition on all signage around the Gala Bar Naming recognition on all printed material about the Gala Bar Plus Choreographer-Level benefits 5
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