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President's Council

The President's Council members play an integral role in the future of Chicago Opera Theater as advocates, supporters, and overseers. The Council is an exclusive group compromised of COT's most ardent fans and friends who are nominated to renewable two-year terms.

Expectations

  • Be informed of Chicago Opera Theater's Season and outreach activities and act as an advocate in the communit
  •  Serve as a resource of the Board of Directors to provide advice, expertise and assistance as needed
  • Contribute a minimum of $2,500 during the two-year term ($1,250 annually)
  • Introduce new patrons to Chicago Opera Theater
  • Subscribe to the Season
  • Attend special events

Benefits of Membership

  • Invitation for two to attend the exclusive annual President's Council Dinner and Reception
  • Opportunity to serve on Board Committees: Events, Education, Development and Marketing
  • Special recognition online and in the Season Program book
  • Unlimited access to the VIP Donor Room at the Harris Theater during the Season
  • Invitation for two to attend an Opening Night Cast Party
  • Invitation for two to attend two Opera Bites Dinners with members of the artistic team prior to the Final Dress Rehearsal
  • Two Main Floor tickets to all three Final Dress Rehearsals
  • Invitation for two to attend the Season Preview Reception

Opera Underground Executive Council

The Chicago Opera Theater Opera Underground Executive Council is an exclusive group of individuals ages 21-45 who are committed to audience development and awareness of Chicago Opera Theater among young professionals. The Executive Council is responsible for recruitment of new Opera Underground subscribers and Executive Council members as well as garnering interest in Chicago Opera Theater and additional Opera Underground events and initiatives. The Opera Underground Executive Council is the perfect opportunity for Chicago young professionals to gain leadership roles, networking contacts and arts appreciation.

Membership
Executive Council Members will have the following :

  • A desire to be an advocate for COT including a commitment to bringing new people to COT
  • An Opera Underground Membership to be purchased by the 2012 Season (includes preshow reception and A seating)
  • A responsibility to pay $50 in dues (includes admission to two Opera Underground events and discounts to exclusive events)
  • A responsibility to make a tax deductible contribution of $75
  • An interest in attending quarterly meetings

Benefits
Executive Council Members will be entitled to these benefits:

  • Join select Committees of the Board of Directors as an active participant with noted professional and social Chicago leaders
  • Receive invitations to attend exclusive Chicago Opera Theater events not open to the general public such as private receptions at homes of Board Members
  • Recognition on COT's website and in the program as OUEC (founding) members
  • Receive an invitation for two to the annual Season Preview
  • Gain access to Chicago Opera Theater's Donor Room during the season with complimentary wine, "Opera-tinis" and appetizers

Additional benefits determined by founding members
icon Click here for the Opera Underground Executive Council Application

Opera Underground Executive Council 2012
Benjamin Kelner (Chair)
Jewel Brodzinski
Daniel Jackman
Alan Marshall
Thomas Orlando
Monica Qiu
Andrea Stenger
Allison Weber

Volunteer

Give your time and talents to COT! Click here to learn more about lending a hand.

To become a part of any of these fantastic programs, obtain more information or submit completed application forms, contact Cornelius Bouknight, Development Associate at 312.704.8420, x 214 or cbouknight@chicagooperatheater.org.

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