Donor Events
Donors are entitled to event invitations at every benefit level! Check out Chicago Opera Theater's benefits of Membership here.
| Annual Gala |
| Season Preview |
| Opera Bites |
| Donor Room |
| Cast Parties |
| Meet and Greet |
Annual Gala
Chicago Opera Theater’s signature fundraising event! This year's Gala will be held at Carnivale on March 11, 2012 honoring Brian Dickie. For more information and to purchase your tickets, click here. See pictures for the 2011 Gala here.
Season Preview
Meet members of the artistic teams of the year’s operas. Get an inside look at the
director’s thematic vision and designer inspiration, costume renderings, stage models,
and lighting designs. This unique first look is available at the Comprimario Circle
level ($250+).
Opera Bites
Donors beginning at the Understudy Inner Circle level ($500+) have a unique opportunity
to dine with directors, conductors and designers of each production prior to the
show’s final dress rehearsal. Opera Bites is an intimate way to gain further insight
and understanding into the artistic vision of each opera’s creative team. Each event
is hosted in the Harris Theater Donor Room and reservations are required.
Donor Room
Relax, chat with fellow patrons, and enjoy refreshments 45 minutes before each performance
and during intermission. A wide array of complimentary hors d’oeuvres is served
as well as a bar featuring COT’s signature cocktail courtesy of New Amsterdam Gin,
the “Operatini.” The Donor Room is reserved for members beginning at the Understudy
Circle level ($500+).
Cast Parties
Artists and friends of COT gather to celebrate the opening night of each show. This
festive occasion offers an opportunity to socialize with artists, performers, and
orchestra members and commemorate a successful new production. The event is by invitation
only and available to members beginning at the Starring Role Circle level ($1,000+).
Meet and Greet
Get exclusive access to the first meet and greet of the cast and creative team of
each production in an intimate rehearsal setting. Be the first to interact with
artists, directors, conductors, and designers as they begin work on the ground-breaking
productions that compose each COT season. Events are by invitation only, stating
at the Conductor’s Circle level ($5,000+).
