For almost 40 years, Geva Theatre Center has been a cultural anchor in downtown Rochester. Each year, Geva reaches over 160,000 people—including business and corporate leaders, families, children and youth, and potential customers for your business. Sponsoring a Geva show as a Producer, or joining our Business and Corporate Clubs, allows you to:

• Enhance your brand exposure and reputation
• Target individuals and other businesses with real buying power.
• Be counted among the businesses and community leaders who strive to uphold the vitality of the Rochester-area community.
• Support New York state’s leading non-profit regional theatre and our many outreach and education programs

Geva Theatre Center is:

• A Creative Engine - Exceptional theatrical art is created at Geva specifically for a community that appreciates quality, and recognizes its importance to our collective enrichment and entertainment.
• A Community Leader - Geva is a theatrical resource for the region and a cultural anchor in downtown Rochester. Geva is an important part of the fabric of everyday life.
• A Dynamic Facility - Geva is a central gathering place where the issues and stories of our time have been presented and explored for over 140 years, inspiring future generations to creative thought and cultural expression. Your tax-deductible contribution ensures that Rochester will continue to enjoy high quality theatrical entertainment, keeping the downtown area active every night of the week. This vibrant cultural life directly affects your ability to attract and retain employees in today’s competitive business environment.

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.

2010-11 MAINSTAGE SEASON 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!

MAINSTAGE ASSISTANT PRODUCERS $5,000 and above

Assistant Producers are an important part of our mainstage productions. These companies are important partners for Geva Theatre Center.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

Business Benefactor ($250-499)

• Tax Deductible
• Playbill listing for a full season

Business Patron ($500-999)

• Complimentary theatre and drink tickets (4)
• Invitation to Sneak Preview with Artistic Director, plus
• Benefits listed above

CORPORATE CLUB

Corporate Sponsor ($1,000-1,499)

• Personalized backstage tour (request)
• Invitation to Corporate Recognition Event
• Year-long recognition on Corporate “Wall of Honor”, plus
• Benefits listed above

Corporate Benefactor ($1,500-2,499)

• Gratis use of theatre space (subject to availability), plus
• Benefits listed above

Corporate Patron ($2,500-4,999)

• Invitation to a final dress rehearsal, plus
• Benefits listed above