Annual Fund: Circles of Membership
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:
Leadership Circle ($100,000+)
- Below benefits plus…
- Recognition on supertitle screen 30 minutes prior to all performances
- Additional benefits catered to individual’s desires
Ovation Circle ($50,000-$99,999)
- Below 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
General Director’s Circle ($25,000-$49,999)
- Below 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
President’s Circle ($10,000-$24,999)
- Below 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
Conductor’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
- Below 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
Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999)
- Below benefits plus…
- Complimentary Mid-America Club Opera Membership providing access to the Club in the evenings during the Spring Festival Season. Dine on the 80th floor overlooking the Harris Theater before the show and receive complimentary parking!
- 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
Starring Role Circle ($1,000-$2,499)
- Below 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
Understudy Circle ($500-$999)
- Below 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 2011Season
- Invitation to the Annual Gala, COT’s premier social event (purchase required)
Comprimario Circle ($250-499)
- Below 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)
Ensemble Circle ($100-$249)
- Below benefits plus…
- Advanced notice of single ticket sales and special events
- Recognition in Season Program Book
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”
