Donor Giving Benefits

Aurora Theatre Company is grateful for your annual support, which plays an important role in our ability to produce top-notch theatre for our audiences and provide important programming to our Berkeley and Bay Area community. To thank you for your support, we are pleased to offer a variety of exclusive benefits for our donors. To learn more, contact Development at 510.843.4042 x308 or development@auroratheatre.org.

 

MAKE A GIFT TODAY! 

Online or Call 510.843.4042 Ext. 308

 

Associate $100-$249  

  • Listing in Aurora's season programs for 1 calendar year

 

Patron $250-$499  

Everything at the Associate Level, plus:

  • Waived ticket-exchange fee
  • 2-for-1 ticket coupon
  • 6 free concession coffees or teas
  • Invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour
     

Benefactor $500-$1,199 

Everything at the Patron level, plus:

  • 2 free beers or glasses of wine
  • 6 free concession baked goods or candy items
  • Invitations to Opening Night Dinners

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $42

Director's Circle $1,200-$2,499 

Everything at the Benefactor, plus:

  • Full parking validation for Aurora performances
  • Invitation to Center Stage Salon events and Spotlight on the Season (get the inside scoop!)

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $72

Artistic Director's Circle $2,500 - $3,999

Everything at the Director's Circle level, plus:

  • Recognition on our donor wall
  • 2 complimentary tickets to use at any play in the season.
  • Donation of 2 Aurora tickets to a charity of your choice (restrictions apply)
  • VIP ticketing service

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $338

Cast & Crew Sponsor $4,000 - $5,999 

Everything at the Artistic Director's Circle level, plus:

  • Prominent recognition as a Cast & Crew Sponsor of 1 play
  • Invitation to attend the "Meet & Greet" and first read-through
  • Personal copy of the script of your sponsored play
  • Special production memento from your sponsored play
  • Waived upgrade ticket price to exchange into opening night
  • Acknowledgment in press release and on webpage

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $338

Associate Sponsor $6,000 - $9,999 

Everything at the Cast & Crew Sponsor level, plus:

  • Prominent recognition as an ASSOCIATE SPONSOR of 1 play of your choice
  • Immersion in the theatrical process of your sponsored play with invitations to attend the designer run-through and final dress rehearsal
  • 2 complimentary tickets to the Opening Night performance of your sponsored play
  • Invitation to your play's Opening and Closing Night post-performance receptions
  • Acknowledgement in Aurora's season brochure*

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $538
 

Sponsor $10,000-$14,999

Everything at the Associate Sponsor level, plus:

  • Prominent recognition as a SPONSOR of 1 play of your choice
  • Your bio in the program of your sponsored play
  • 6 additional (8 total) complimentary tickets for your friends to use at any of the other plays in the season

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $958

Premiere Sponsor $15,000-$24,999 

Everything at the Sponsor level, plus:

  • Prominent recognition as a PREMIERE SPONSOR of 1 play of your choice
  • Opportunity to watch your production from the stage manager's booth
  • 2 additional (10 total) complimentary tickets for your friends to use at any of the other plays in the season

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $1,098

 
Season Sponsor $25,000-$49,999 

Everything at the Premiere Sponsor level, plus:

  • Prominent recognition as an SEASON SPONSOR for all 6 plays
  • 2 complimentary tickets to all 6 Opening Night performances
  • Private dinner with an Aurora artist
  • Opportunity to host a private party in the Dashow Wing (restrictions apply)

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $2,298
 
Executive Season Sponsor $50,000+ 

Everything at the Season Sponsor level, plus:

  • Prominent recognition as an EXECUTIVE SEASON SPONSOR for 1 full year
  • Acknowledgement in all press releases* and e-newsletters
  • Website and program* recognition as an Executive Season Sponsor
  • Exclusive dinner with Aurora's Artistic Director, Josh Costello (get the inside scoop!)

Fair Market Value of Benefits: $2,298

 

Flex Sponsorship $6,000-$50,000+

Contact the Development Department to create your own sponsorship package.

 

 * for gifts received by print deadline

 

MAKE A GIFT TODAY! 

Online or Call 510.843.4042 Ext. 308

 

 

Aurora is grateful to all of our generous donors who make gifts under $100.

Aurora Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 organization and your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. The fair-market value of certain benefits is not tax-deductible. For your records, our nonprofit tax identification number is 94-3168663. 

If recommending a grant through a donor-advised fund, please check with your tax adviser for details. If making a gift via stock or bank transfer, please let us know by contacting Development at 510.843.4042 x308 or development@auroratheatre.org.

 

Thank you for your support!