As a business leader, you demand performance from yourself, your company and the people with whom you do business.

For over 35 years, Geva Theatre Center has earned the praise and support of the Rochester community by delivering great performances on and off the stage. Geva’s success and profile make it a worthwhile investment. Your tax-deductible contribution ensures that Rochester will continue to enjoy high quality theatrical entertainment, keeping the downtown area active six nights a week. This vibrant cultural life directly affects your ability to attract and retain employees in today’s competitive business environment.

We work hard to ensure that we develop mutually rewarding relationships with those who support us through:

• The enhancement of your own brand exposure and reputation
• The ability to target individuals and other businesses with real buying power.
• The opportunity to join with other businesses and community leaders to improve the vitality of the Rochester-area community.

The Business and Corporate Club consists of companies both large and small who make annual gifts to the theatre. Corporate Sponsors contribute at the highest level of participation and become indispensable partners in our work.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS $25,000 and above

Geva’s Executive Producers enjoy the highest level of exposure, recognition and benefits specially tailored to meet the dynamic needs of each individual organization. These companies enjoy premium visibility brand exposure while greatly enhancing and enriching the high standards of Geva Theatre and the greater Rochester community in which they serve and live.

MAINSTAGE CO-PRODUCERS $10,000 and above

Co-Producers realize tremendous promotional visibility by helping to underwrite the production costs of a Geva play. These companies have a direct impact on the quality and artistry of our performances as they position their businesses directly in the public spotlight!

NEXTSTAGE SPONSORS $7,500 and above

Geva’s engaging second stage brings audiences the most innovative and imaginative artists and productions on the scene today – fresh contemporary theatre featuring plays, music, improvisation and more.

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PARTNERS $5,000 and above

Education Partners help ensure the continuation of Geva’s highly respected educational programming, such as our Student Matinee performances, Actors in the Classroom series and Geva’s Summer Academy. Outreach Partners make it possible for us to provide theatre that is accessible and affordable to the entire community through programs that include performances for the visually and hearing impaired as well as special pricing for families facing economic hardship.

NEW PLAY PROGRAMS SPONSORS $5,000 and above

New Play Program Sponsors make it possible for Geva’s Literary staff to nurture the work of both prominent and emerging playwrights to create and shape new theatre of the 21^st Century through a variety of programs. To learn more about these exciting programs such as Plays in Progress, Festival of New Theatre, Regional Writers Showcase, Young Writer’s Showcase, Commissions and Customized Play Development , see the New Plays section.

PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $2,500 and above

Performance Sponsors own the stage for a night! Your business is featured in a starring role as you welcome your guests on this special evening. The ideal way to entertain clients or employees - a reception and theatre tickets to a Geva production!

To learn more about how you can form a strategic partnership with Geva Theatre Center and to meet your organization’s specific marketing goals and philanthropic values please contact a development officer at (585) 232-1366.

Business Club members are vital to Geva’s continued success, and benefits can be tailored to your needs - we can put together an array of benefits and recognition for your business, employees, and customers.

For further information, please contact a development officer at (585) 232-1366.

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