Ivoryton Playhouse Sponsorship

Why Become a Corporate Sponsor?

Making a difference is about influencing change. The Ivoryton Playhouse’s Corporate Circle is one of Connecticut ’s most dynamic corporate membership programs offering numerous hospitality and networking opportunities.

The Corporate Circle is made up of leaders in the business community who value the arts and who understand the positive impact they have on children, their families and the community as a whole.

Let us show how you can link your name with this historic theatre and growing performing arts company. A variety of benefits provide opportunities in marketing, client entertainment, access to patrons, and community support.

A special package tailored to meet your needs is available this season.

Some the benefits we offer include:

• Premier branding opportunities
• Logo placement on brochures and ads
• Private pre or post performance receptions
• Backstage tours
• Invitations to special events
• Website hyper-links.

Why is this theatre so important?
If you listen hard enough, you will hear the whispers of the past echoing off the walls of this old building. You will hear the voices of countless actors, directors and musicians who have been part of this drama for over 70 years. The Ivoryton Playhouse, one of the nation’s oldest continually running summer stock theatres, has been home to many of the great names of the American stage that include among others Groucho Marx, Katharine Hepburn, Marlon Brando and Tallulah Bankhead. Their voices remind us of the venerable history of this building and its legacy in our community.

This is a time of great change for the Playhouse, not only in the renovated physical structure but also in its place in our community. What was once a thriving summer stock theatre is now a year round professional theatre and cultural arts center, offering quality performances and events for the community throughout the year. This year the theatre hosted dances and children’s shows, community musicals and concerts, as well as our wildly successful professional theatre season.
Walk through the theatre.  Sit in the balcony.  Talk to a child, a parent, an actor.  Listen.  You’ll hear the answer.

Why should you support the Ivoryton Playhouse?
As a patron of the arts, we know how much you treasure this theatre. You know the historic value of the building, listed on the National Register, and you know the cultural value to the community of residents and summer visitors. You appreciate the changes that have made the building safer and more comfortable.

But did you know that it is only through the support of our sponsors and our members that we are able to exist today? Ticket sales and grants do not come close to covering the costs of maintaining this building. We are in existence today only because people like you believed in the Playhouse and supported us.

You are the key to the preservation and success of this unique and wonderful place.

Corporate Circle Categories and Benefits – 2011

Star – $1,000

• 1/4 Page Display Ad in the Playbill
• Four free tickets to preview performances of selected show in 2011 Centennial Season
• Four free tickets to the opening night of selected show in 2011 Centennial Season
• Company Name listed as a corpoate sponsor for 2011 Centennial Season

Mogul – $2,500

• 1/2 Page Display Ad in the Playbill
• Listed as a corporate sponsor of a selected show in 2011 Centennial Season
• Four free tickets to preview performances of selected show in the 2011 Centennial Season
• 10 free tickets to the opening night of selected sponsored show
• Company Name listed as a corporate sponsor on posters, publicity and promotional materials of selected sponsored show

Living Legend – $5,000

• Full Page Display Ad in the Playbill
• Listed a sole sponsor of a selected show in the 2011 Centennial Season
• Display in lobby for opening night selected show in the 2011 Centennial Season
• Four free tickets to preview performances of selected show in the 2011 Centennial Season
• 10 free tickets to the opening night of selected sponsored show
• Company Name listed as a major contributor on posters, publicity and promotional materials of selected sponsored show

Season Sponsor – $10,000

• Full Page Display Ad in the Playbill with Priorty Placing
• Listed a season sponsor for all shows in the 2011 Centennial Season
• Display in lobby
• Four free tickets to preview performances for every show in the 2011 Centennial Season
• 10 free tickets to the opening night of every show in the 2011 Centennial Season
• Company Name listed as a major contributor on posters, publicity and promotional materials for 2011 Centennial Season
• Employee discounts – 10% off ticket price for season events
• Free use of the theatre for a company event

For more information about corporate sponsorship, please call Jacqui Hubbard at (860) 767 9520.  Or email at:  jhubbard@ivorytonplayhouse.org