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SEASON132017-18
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT THEATREZONETheatreZone enters its 13th season enjoying sold-out crowds of 15,000 people annually and accolades for the variety of our shows and quality of our performances.
As an Equity regional theatre, we employ professional actors, singers, dancers, musicians, production managers and musical directors, who travel from throughout the country to perform for our audiences. For each show, we cast a mix of fan favorites and performers new to our stage, ensuring that audiences are entertained and engaged.
TheatreZone was founded and is run by Mark and Karen Danni, who have extensive Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring credentials. Mark played drums and percussion on Broadway with Chicago, Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, among others, and conducted the national tours of Les Miserables and Barnum. A singer and dancer, Karen has choreographed and performed in more than 200 productions throughout the United States and internationally, including Off-Broadway productions. They earned degrees in theater and music, respectfully.
ABOUT THE 2017-18 SEASONTheatreZone presents 4 main stage shows, a holiday musical show, and 2 concerts. Our season runs December 2017 through May 2018. TheatreZone is in-residence at the 250-seat G&L Theatre at the Community School of Naples.
Our schedule is:Home for the Holidays (December 8-10) Me and My Girl (January 11-21)The Jan & Dean Show (January 23 & 24)The Secret Garden (February 8-18)The Mersey Beatles (February 21)Copacabana (March 8-18)Baby (April 26 – May 6)
In addition, we present a “Coffee, Tea and Broadway” off-site cabaret and will host our signature event -- Eat, Drink and Be Broadway -- on March 14, 2018.
We look forward to discussing the enclosed Sponsorship Opportunities with you and helping you invest in enhancing our community’s arts and cultural programming. Please contact Robin DeMattia, our Director of Marketing and Development, at [email protected] or 239-596-7245.
Best regards,
David StevensPresident, TheatreZone Board of Directors
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“TheatreZone is an absolute gem in the Southwest Florida art scene. Their varied shows and nationally known cast members have provided us with years of first-class entertainment. We are incredibly fortunate to have this professional theatre company right in our own backyard. Our support for Theatre Zone will continue as they continue to entertain our great community.”
– Dot and Moe Kent
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SHOWSMe and My Girl, The Secret Garden, Copacabana, and BabyGuest attendance for a show’s run = 3,000
Show Sponsor (for one show) = $10,000• 6 seats to the show plus access to the VIP Room (wine/refreshments) prior
to the show and during intermission • Backstage tour and meet the cast one hour prior to the show• Recognition by Mark Danni from the stage prior to each performance• Logo (if applicable) or name on Show Poster; signed and framed poster• Logo (if applicable) or name in any print advertising produced• Logo (if applicable, and with link, if applicable) or name on show page of
website• Full-page color ad in that show’s Showbill• Recognition in the sponsor section of all Showbills, all press releases about
the show, and in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report• Opportunity to display collateral in the Box Office during the show run• Four tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Orchestra Sponsor (for one show) = $5,000• 4 seats to the show plus access to the VIP Room (wine/refreshments) prior
to the show and during intermission • Backstage tour and meet the orchestra one hour prior to the show• Recognition by Mark Danni from the stage prior to each performance• Logo (if applicable) or name on Show Poster; signed and framed poster• Logo (if applicable) or name in any print advertising produced• Logo (if applicable, and with link, if applicable) or name on show page of
website• Half-page color ad in that show’s Showbill• Recognition in the sponsor section of all Showbills, all press releases about
the show, and in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report• Two ttickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Costumes Sponsor (for one show) = $2,500• 2 seats to the show plus access to the VIP Room (wine/refreshments) prior
to the show and during intermission • Logo (if applicable) or name on Show Poster; signed and framed poster• Logo (if applicable) or name in any print advertising produced• Logo (if applicable, and with link, if applicable) or name on show page of
website• Quarter-page color ad in that show’s Showbill• Recognition in the sponsor section of all Showbills, all press releases about
the show, and in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Adopt an Actor = $1,500• Your company or family name listed as an Adopt an Actor supporter in the
donor section of our Showbills • Your company (with link, if applicable) or family name listed as an Adopt an
Actor supporter on the sponsors page of our website• Access to our VIP Room (wine/refreshments) prior to and during
intermission of any of the four main shows that you attend• Opportunity to greet the cast after any one of the four main shows that you
attend (with advance notice to us)• Recognition in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. - Patron Party
6:00 to 7:15 p.m. - Cocktail Reception for all guests7:30 p.m. - Show begins
Our new signature event will feature a Havana-themed Cocktail Reception, exclusive Live Auction, and performance of Barry Manilow’s Copacabana with Special Surprises. Patron Party guests will get extra entertainment and perks.
Tickets: $125 for an event ticket, $200 to include the Patron Party
Co-chairs: Joni Brickley and Sarann Kraushaar
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Major Sponsor = $5,000• Eight tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Right of first refusal for 2019 event• Name/logo on invitation• Name/logo on an print ads produced• Name/logo (with link, if applicable) on event web page• Half-page add in all Showbills for 2017-18 season• Opportunity to display collateral in the Box Office during the event• Mention on sponsor board at event, in event press releases, in Showbills
and in annual report• Eight tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Patron Party Sponsor = $3,500• Six tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Right of first refusal for 2019 event• Name/logo on invitation• Name/logo on any print ads produced• Name/logo (with link, if applicable) on event web page• Quarter-page add in all Showbills for 2017-18 season
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• Mention on sponsor board at event, in event press releases, in Showbills and in annual report
• Six tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Talent Sponsor = $2,500• Four tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Name/logo on invitation• Name/logo on any print ads produced• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• Four tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Orchestra Sponsor = $2,000• Two tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Name/logo on invitation• Name/logo on any print ads produced• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Invitations Sponsor = $1,500• Two tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Logo/Name on Invitation• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Director Sponsor = $1,250• Two tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Logo/name on invitation• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Crew Sponsor = $1,000• Two tickets to the Patron Party and the show• Logo/name on invitation• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Signature Drink Sponsor = $750• Two tickets to the Patron Party and the show • Logo/name near Signature Drink station• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
Photography Sponsor = $750• One ticket to the Patron Party and the show• Mention on sponsor board at event, on event web page, in event press
releases, in Showbills, and in annual report• One ticket to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
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THE JAN & DEAN SHOW, Featuring Dean Torrence,
A Classic California Beach Party!Tuesday, January 23 and Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Guest attendance: 500
A high energy surf and beach music concert showcasing the greatest hits of two of the most famous California groups of all time, Jan & Dean and The Beach Boys as well as other great songs of the era.
We are offering a VIP Experience with refreshments. This experience is exclusive to our concert sponsors and major donors in attendance. The receptions will be held one hour prior to the concerts and during intermission.
Sponsor = $2,000• One box with 8 seats for one show• Recognition by Mark Danni from the stage prior to each concert • Logo (if applicable) or name on Concert Poster; signed and framed poster • Logo (if applicable) or name in any print advertising produced • Logo (if applicable, and with link, if applicable) or name on concert page of
website • Full-page color ad in the concert Showbill • Recognition in the sponsor section of all Showbills, all press releases about
the concert, and in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report • Opportunity to display collateral in the Box Office during the concerts • Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
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GET BACK TOURWednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 with concerts at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Guest attendance: 500
The World’s Only ALL LIVERPOOL BORN Beatles tribute band was the resident band for over a decade at the world famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide.
See for yourself why JOHN LENNON’S sister, Julia Baird, said: “There are a lot of Beatles tribute bands from all over the world, and I’ve seen them all, but The Mersey Beatles are the most authentic I have heard.”
We are offering a VIP Experience with refreshments plus a Meet and Greet (including photo opportunity) with the musicians. This experience is exclusive to our concert sponsors and major donors in attendance. The receptions will be held prior the 4:00 p.m. concert and after the 8:00 p.m. concert.
Sponsor = $2,500• One box with 8 seats at either the 4 pm or 8 pm show• Mersey Beatles Free CD Download• Recognition by Mark Danni from the stage prior to each concert• Logo (if applicable) or name on Concert Poster; signed and framed poster• Logo (if applicable) or name in any print advertising produced• Logo (if applicable, and with link, if applicable) or name on concert page of
website• Full-page color ad in the concert Showbill• Recognition in the sponsor section of all Showbills, all press releases about
the concert, and in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report• Opportunity to display collateral in the Box Office during the concerts• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Luncheon on February 22, 2018
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TheatreZone is launching a new hour-long cabaret featuring 6 cast members of each of our 4 shows, each person performing two songs of their choice (not necessarily from the show), on the Wednesday during each show’s run. A ticketed event, it includes coffee, tea and continental breakfast items.
Dates are: January 17, February 14, March 14 and May 2, 2018. The reception is 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., the cabaret is 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and a meet-and-greet with the artists plus additional refreshments is 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Coffee, Tea and Broadway will be held at Moorings Park in the clubhouse auditorium, 120 Moorings Park Drive, Naples.
Expected guest attendance for the series: 500-700 (includes 75 Moorings Park residents at each show).
Guest ticket price: $35
Moorings Park has agreed to be an in-kind sponsor, providing the venue and refreshments.
Cash sponsor opportunity = $2,500• 10 guests at each cabaret• Recognition by Mark Danni in announcements prior to each cabaret• Opportunity to make welcoming remarks prior to each cabaret• Logo (if applicable) or name in any print advertising produced• Logo (if applicable, and with link, if applicable) or name on event page of
website• Logo on printed cabaret program• Full-page color ad in all Showbills • Recognition in the sponsor section of all Showbills, all press releases about
the series, and in TheatreZone’s 2018 annual report• Opportunity to display collateral at the cabarets• Two tickets to our Donor Appreciation Event on February 22, 2018
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DONOR APPRECIATION AND SEASON REVEAL PARTY
Thursday, February 22, 20186 to 8 p.m.
Guest attendance: 200
Donors providing support of $250 or more, along with our sponsors, are invited to a cocktail reception AND are the first to learn about the shows being performed in our next season.
Sponsor = $1,500• Logo/name on invitation• Logo/name on sponsor signage board at event• Opportunity to address the guests from the stage at beginning of program• Opportunity to distribute collateral to guests• Recognition as an event sponsor in event promotion, on event web page,
and in annual report