Milwaukee Repertory Theater Sponsorship Opportunities 2018 Curtain Call Ball Cabaret Saturday, May 12, 2018
Who We Are Over the course of over 60 years, Milwaukee Repertory Theater has become a nationally recognized regional theater, creating world-class productions, engaging educational programs, and training arts leaders of the future. Under the leadership of Artistic Director, Mark Clements, and Managing Director, Chad Bauman, The Rep is committed to using its core values of quality, inclusion, citizenship, innovation, and sustainability to create plays that are meaningful and relevant to the society we live in plays that are challenging, visceral, and engage the community through the issues they explore. Our priority is to be a leading creative force in the region and industry and a compelling voice in the civic dialogue in our community. The Rep continually demonstrates how a theater deeply rooted in its locality can also enjoy a richly influential and resonant national voice. Why Sponsor The Rep s Curtain Call Ball? Milwaukee Repertory Theater s Annual Curtain Call Ball is our single largest fundraiser of the year. It provides essential funds for our artistic and educational programming. As a non-profit organization, Milwaukee Repertory Theater relies on the continued support of corporations and foundations to ensure that we are providing the highest quality theater possible to the region. Through your support, you are investing in the community and culture in which your employees and clients live and thrive. As a supporter of the Curtain Call Ball, you ll join Milwaukee s top companies and be side by side with many prominent community and business leaders. Bring your clients in for an entertaining evening of fundraising and fun or reward your employees as you support an organization integral to Milwaukee s thriving cultural scene. There s sure to be something for everyone during this spectacular evening. The 2017 event saw over 300 guests gather to enjoy an evening of lively auctions, gourmet dining, and riveting entertainment that resulted in raising a tremendous $317,000. This achievement is not possible without generous and engaged sponsors. Sponsorships are available to corporations, foundations, and individuals at various levels for the 2018 Curtain Call Ball. Corporate sponsorships range from $6,000- $30,000.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $30,000 (One sponsorship available at this level) Lead the community in your support of The Rep at our 2018 Curtain Call Ball make a statement and sponsor the event of the year! This sponsorship gives you all inclusive access, behindthe-scenes opportunities, and ticketing deals for your clients, company, and employees for The Rep s 2018/19 Season. With maximum visibility and ample opportunity to show your friends the best party of the season, you become the producer of the festivities! 30 tickets to the event (3 tables of 10) Verbal recognition during the onstage entertainment program Prime seating for you and your guests during the entertainment program The opportunity for a representative to speak for up to two minutes during the entertainment program Color logo inclusion on: Event invitations Auction bidding devices Auction update monitors Event signage Printed event program Event website, with link to your company s homepage Footlights 2018/19 Season Thank You Ad Event Thank You e-blast sent within 30 days of the event A full page color ad in the printed event program Company listing on the Wells Street Prow Sign (1,000 passersby daily) for one month following the event Donor Listing in all printed Footlights Programs for the 2018/19 Season, at the $25,000+ Corporate Level A full page black/white ad in the 2018 program of A Christmas Carol Exclusive dinner for up to 10 people with The Rep s Artistic and Managing Directors on a mutually agreeable date Invitations for up to 10 people to the annual event, Magic in the Making 15% discount on tickets for company employees during the 2018/19 Season Subscription for up to 6 people for the 2018/19 Season 20 ticket vouchers for the 2018 production of A Christmas Carol
AUCTION SPONSOR: $20,000 (Two sponsorships available at this level) Become the Auction Sponsor for our 2018 Curtain Call Ball and guests will hold your logo in their hands. Featuring your emblem on the hand-held bidding devices, with scrolling messages on auction monitors, your name will be buzzing throughout the night. 20 tickets to the event (2 tables of 10) Verbal recognition during the onstage entertainment program Prime seating for you and your guests during the entertainment program Color logo inclusion on: Event invitations Auction bidding devices Auction update monitors Event signage Printed event program Event website, with link to your company s homepage Footlights 2018/19 Season Event Thank You Ad Thank You e-blast sent within 30 days of the event 1/2 page black/white ad in the printed event program Company listing on the Wells Street Prow Sign (1,000 passersby daily) for one month following the event Donor Listing in all printed Footlights Programs for the 2018/19 Season, at the $10,000+ Corporate Level 1/2 page black/white ad in the 2018 program of A Christmas Carol Invitations for up to 6 people to the annual event, Magic in the Making 15% discount on tickets for company employees during the 2018/19 Season Subscription for 4 people to the 2018/19 Season 20 ticket vouchers for the 2018 production of A Christmas Carol
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: $10,000 Lend your support to the event of the year and get a front row seat to the festivities plus year round visibility as a Community Partner! At the $10,000 level, enjoy the evening while your company is highlighted as a high level sponsor of the night and beyond. 10 tickets to the event(1 table of 10) Prime seating for you and your guests during the entertainment program Verbal recognition during the on stage entertainment program the ONLY table sponsorship with this benefit! Color logo inclusion on: Event invitations Event signage Printed event program Event website, with link to your company s homepage Footlights 2018/19 Season Event Thank You Ad Thank You e-blast sent within 30 days of the event A half page black/white ad in the printed event program Company listing on the Wells Street Prow Sign (1,000 passersby daily) for one month following the event Donor Listing in all printed Footlights Programs for the 2018/19 Season, at the $10,000+ Corporate Level 15% discount on Tickets for company employees during the 2018/19 Season Subscription for 2 people to the 2018/19 season 10 ticket vouchers for the 2018 production of A Christmas Carol
Milwaukee Rep s Curtain Call Ball 2018 Sponsorship Overview CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR: $6,000 Bring your friends for a night of fun, or show your clients the best entertainment Milwaukee has to offer. Between the incredible food selections, mingling with the Rep family, exciting auctions, and dancing the night away, you re sure to have a wonderful time! Purchase a corporate table for $6,000 and show your guests the best party in Milwaukee. 10 tickets to the event (1 table of 10) Listing on each printed event invitation Color logo inclusion on event signage Listing in the printed event program Listing on the event website, with a link to your company s homepage Listing in a Footlights 2018/19 Season Event Thank You Ad Listing in a Thank You e-blast, sent within 30 days of the event Listing in all printed Footlights Programs for the 2018/19 Season at the $1,000+ Corporate Level My corporate table guests all commented that The Rep Gala experience was unique among the many others which they frequently attended. It brought together the quaintness of The Rep s one-ofa-kind venue spaces, the sheer joy of first rate entertainment, and the celebratory spirit of an energetic and high profile attendance base that just couldn t get enough of the fun. - James Braza, Shareholder at Davis & Kuelthau, s.c.
Sponsorship Snapshot Benefit Presenting $30,000 Auction $20,000 Executive Producer $10,000 Table $6,000 Tickets to the Curtain Call Ball 30 20 10 10 Verbal recognition during the Program X X X Prime Seating for the Program at the event X X Onstage speech opportunity (up to 2 minutes) X Recognition in the event invitation Logo Logo Logo Listing Recognition on auction bidding devices Logo Logo Recognition on auction update monitors Logo Logo Signage at the event Logo Logo Logo Logo Event Program Ad Full Page Color 1/2 Page B/W 1/2 Page B/W Recognition in printed event program Logo Logo Logo Listing Prow sign recognition (1,000 daily impressions) Listing Listing Inclusion on event page of The Rep s website Logo Logo Logo Listing Link from website to your company homepage X X X Recognition in a Footlights Program Thank You Ad Logo Logo Logo Listing Recognition in a Thank-You e-blast Logo Logo Logo Listing Donor listing in Footlights Programs for 2018/19 Season X X X X Exclusive Dinner for 10 with Artistic and Managing Directors X 2018 A Christmas Carol Program Ad (25,000 printed) Full Page B/W 1/2 Page B/W Invitation to annual Magic in the Making 10 6 15% discount on tickets during the 2018/19 Season X X X Subscriptions to the 2018/19 Season 6 4 2 Ticket vouchers for the 2018 production of A Christmas Carol 20 20 10
Milwaukee Rep s Curtain Call Ball 2018 Sponsor Agreement Milwaukee Repertory Theater and (Print Name of Corporation or Individual) Hereafter known as Sponsor, enter into this agreement freely and willingly on (Print Date) The details of the agreement are as follows: The Event Sponsor agrees to provide sponsorship for Milwaukee Repertory Theater s 2018 Curtain Call Ball to be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, henceforth known as Event. The Sponsorship Sponsor has chosen the (check one), with benefits indicated on the preceding pages. Presenting Sponsor ($30,000) Auction Sponsor ($20,000) Executive Producer ($10,000) Corporate Table Sponsor ($6,000) Other Corporate Donation Sponsor agrees to provide Milwaukee Repertory Theater with the funds associated with this sponsorship level, and will provide Milwaukee Repertory Theater with corporate logo graphics/ad copy, etc. as appropriate to the sponsorship level. Credit In exchange for this Event sponsorship, Milwaukee Repertory Theater agrees to provide Sponsor with all of the benefits of this specific sponsorship level as detailed in the preceding pages. Delivery If the level of the sponsorship chosen by Sponsor includes logo or listing placement in pre-event materials (save-the-date cards, invitation, etc.) Sponsor agrees that the sponsorship agreement will be delivered to Milwaukee Repertory Theater no later than February 15, 2018. Agreements accepted after that date cannot be guaranteed placement in marketing materials. Please see the attached form for Logo details. It is agreed that the sponsorship agreement and payment will be delivered to Milwaukee Repertory Theater no later than March 31, 2018. Sponsor will receive an invoice for all payments upon receipt of this agreement. Please make checks payable to : Milwaukee Repertory Theater Mail to : Milwaukee Repertory Theater ATTN: Development Events Manager 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Relationship This agreement represents the only relationship between Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Sponsor for Event. NO other relationship exists between the two entities, implied or otherwise, for the Event. Sponsor Representative Printed Name Title Sponsor Signature Date Development Events Manager Milwaukee Repertory Theater Date Sponsor Contact Info: Email Phone
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Sponsor Logo Check List Thank you for your sponsorship in support of The Rep s 2018 Curtain Call Ball! The Milwaukee Repertory Theater will need your logo for use on our website, in signage, and on print collateral. Please send the following information electronically to Shannon Theiss, Development Events Manager at: stheiss@milwaukeerep.com Logo files please send in jpg or eps format One color logo One reverse-color logo One black/grayscale logo One white logo In a website situation in which your logo can have a link to your website, what webpage should we link it to? In a situation in which your logo cannot be used, your company name will be written out in text. How would you like to be represented in text format? If we have any questions regarding your logo, who should we contact? Name Title Phone Email For questions or additional information, please contact: Shannon Theiss, Development Events Manager stheiss@milwaukeerep.com Direct Line: 414-290-5347 Milwaukee Repertory Theater Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI 53202