Annual Fund
With ticket revenues covering only one-third of the annual expenses, Chicago Opera Theater would not exist without the generous support of its family and friends. In return, we thank you with these exciting benefits:
Supernumerary Circle ($50-$99)
- A subscription to COT's e-newsletter Highnotes
- Recognition on website
- Advanced program notes via e-mail
- Invitation to a COT Young Artist Recital
Ensemble Circle ($100-$249)
- Above benefits plus...
- Advanced notice of single ticket sales and special events
- Recognition in Season Program Book
Comprimario Circle ($250-499)
- Above benefits plus...
- Complimentary invitation to the Season Preview Reception where guests meet artists and designers of the upcoming Season
- Two complimentary Main Floor tickets to one Final Dress Rehearsal
- Invitation to Fall Special Event (purchase required)
Understudy Circle ($500-$999)
- Above benefits plus...
- Two complimentary Main Floor tickets to an additional Final Dress Rehearsal (two total)
- Invitation for two to be guests at one Opera Bites Dinner and conversation with directors and designers before a Final Dress Rehearsal
- One pass for two to attend the VIP Donor Room at the Harris Theater for an evening during COT's Season
- Invitation to the Annual Gala, COT's premier social event (purchase required)
Starring Role Circle ($1,000-$2,499)
- Above benefits plus...
- Two complimentary Main Floor tickets to an additional Final Dress Rehearsal (three total)
- Invitation for two to be guests at an additional Opera Bites Dinner (two total)
- Recognition in Harris Theater Lobbies & VIP Donor Room
- Unlimited access to the VIP Donor Room at the Harris Theater during the Season for you and a guest.
- Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments pre-performance and at intermission
- Invitation for two to one Cast Party following Opening Night of an opera
- Special backstage peek at the Harris Theater
Director's Circle ($2,500-$4,999)
- Above benefits plus...
- Invitation for two to be guests at an additional Opera Bites Dinner and conversation with Directors and Designers before a final dress rehearsal (three total)
- Invitation for two to an additional Cast Party following Opening Night of an opera (two total)
- Donor concierge offering personalized customer service
Conductor's Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
- Above benefits plus...
- Two complimentary A+ tickets to be used during the Season
- Invitation for two to attend a Meet & Greet reception with the artists of a production at the start of the rehearsal process
- Invitation for two to an additional Cast Party following Opening Night of an opera (three total)
- Invitation for two to be guest at the Fall Special Event
President's Circle ($10,000-$24,999)
- Above benefits plus...
- Two addition complimentary A+ tickets to be used during the Season (four total)
- Invitation for two to attend an additional Meet & Greet reception (two total)
- Invitation for two to attend an intimate evening with a member of COT's artistic team
- Signed production memorabilia
General Director's Circle ($25,000-$49,999)
- Above benefits plus...
- Invitation for two to attend an additional Meet & Greet reception (three total)
- Invitation for two to attend a private dinner with the General Director
- Featured recognition on special signage in the Harris Theater lobby
Ovation Circle ($50,000-$99,999)
- Above benefits plus...
- Recognition on supertitle screen 30 minutes prior to a performance
- Two complimentary tickets to the Annual Gala
- Quarter-page salute ad in Season Program
- Private Champagne toast with Artists following a performance
Leadership Circle ($100,000+)
- Above benefits plus...
- Recognition on supertitle screen 30 minutes prior to all performances
- Additional benefits catered to individual's desires