Business Sponsorship Opportunities - Shakespeare Opera Theatre

Why do businesses invest in SOT?

Through your support of Shakespeare Opera Theatre, your business will forge deeper connections within our region. Reach a highly educated, culturally aware, affluent audience through partnership with Shakespeare Opera Theatre! Our patrons care deeply that you care enough to invest in our community’s shared cultural life. This translates to more and higher levels of sales for our beloved area business owners. While we call Northern Virginia home, we also attract audiences from as far afield as Baltimore, Richmond, the Eastern Shore, and West Virginia.

Production Sponsorships

The Courtiers' Circle

$500

Support a single production

Logo & website link on the show page
Logo & website link in the digital program
2 complimentary tickets
Social media thank-you (Facebook & Instagram)
20% discount code for staff & Guests

The Queen's Guard

$1,000

Support a single production

Includes everything in The Courtiers' Circle, plus:
2 additional complimentary tickets
Acknowledgment in one production email blast
Verbal thank-you during the opening night curtain speech
An additional 10% off discount code for staff & guests (30% total)

Season Sponsorships

The Order of the Garter

$2,500

Support the entire season

Major Sponsor recognition on the website all season
Recognition in eligible digital programs
VIP seating at a private table for 2 performances
6 complimentary tickets per season
50% discount code for staff & guests
Optional digital ad placement

The Golden Quill Club

$5,000+

Leadership support for the season

Includes everything in The Order of the Garter, plus:
Expanded season-wide recognition across eligible productions & materials
Additional ticket & promotional opportunities
Customized sponsorship package developed in partnership with SOT

Advertising inventory is limited and subject to availability

Digital Program Advertising

Optional ad placements in our web-based digital programs

728x90 Banner between program sections
300x250 Sponsor feature block (sidebar)
300x600 Premium feature block (sidebar)

On mobile devices, sidebar placements appear below the main program content. Inventory is limited and subject to availability.

Sponsor Asset Guidelines

Basic logo preparation for web display is included.

Additional design services, extensive revisions, or custom ad creation are available for an additional fee.

Please submit:

High-resolution logos
Transparent png,svg, or vector files when available
Web-ready advertisement artwork if desired.

You may upload assets below, or send them later by email. Submission deadlines apply for inclusion in promotional materials and digital programs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Complete the sponsorship form below to choose your level, provide your business information, upload assets, and make your payment.

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Sponsorship Form

Fill out the form below to become a sponsor. Thank you for supporting live opera!

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