Opportunities for Support B Street Theatre offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for those who wish to support us in bringing quality theatre to children and adults throughout the Northern California region. These opportunities fit into five areas: Productions Educational Programs People Place Partners Please note: This document is for discussion purposes only and is not a contract or a promise of partnership, goods or services. Partnership opportunities are subject to change. All partnerships and sponsorships can be customized to fit your specific organization. Contact opportunities@bstreettheatre.org 916.443.5391 x 110 PRODUCTIONS 2018 SERIES SPONSOR Mainstage - $80,000 (0 Available, Secured by Western Health Advantage) 8 productions, almost 400 performances, seen by 47,000 adults per year B Street s Mainstage features the hottest new comedies and dramas in the country. With an emphasis on wit and contemporary insight, the B Street s Mainstage is our most popular series. Family Series - $50,000 (1 Available) Four productions, 120 performances, seen by 43,500 children and adults per year Experience some of literature s most cherished stories in a setting where wonder and excitement jump from the stage. B Street Theatre s Family Series brings children closer than ever to live performance, engaging their hearts and minds in a way that few other mediums can. "Above the line" acknowledgement as exclusive presenter of B Street's Mainstage or Family Series. Exclusive buy-out performance & post-show reception with B Street cast, crew, staff and board members Top-of-page logo placement on all mailings, print ads, online ads, etc. Top-of-page logo placement on playbill covers for season Full-page ad in performance literature for 12 months Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at Series Sponsor level Logo with link on all email reminders and direct electronic marketing Page 1
20 tickets per show for entire series/season Acknowledged during curtain speeches of all shows in series Use of theatre for two meetings or events Other benefits as agreed PRODUCTION SPONSOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Opening Show Sponsorship (1 Available Per Production) $20,000 Sponsor either the opening Mainstage production (One Man, Two Guvnors) or the opening Family Series Production (Gandhi: The Musical). With upwards of 15 actors in each piece, extravagant sets and exciting technical elements, these two productions will kick-off the first season on Capitol Avenue. All Other Shows (2 Available Per Production) Minimum: $10,000 per production Perfect for individuals or organizations who seek to support B Street by sponsoring a specific production. Company name listed on playbill cover for run of one show Recognition during curtain speech for run of one show 1/4 page ad in Mainstage performance literature for run of two shows Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Production Sponsor level Logo with link on B Street website Company name listed on promotional postcard, emails, and print ads for one show Post-Show Reception on Opening Night with the production s cast, crew and creative team. 20 tickets for use throughout run of production 2 tickets to Opening Night PRODUCTION CO-SPONSOR Amount: $5,000 (4 Available Per Production) Perfect for individuals or organizations who seek to support B Street by co-sponsoring a specific production on the Mainstage, Family Series or B3 Series Stage. 1/4 page ad in Mainstage performance literature for run of one show Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at Co-Sponsor" level Logo with link on B Street website Post-Show Reception on Opening Night with the production s cast, crew and creative team. 10 tickets for use throughout run of production 2 tickets to Opening Night Educational PROGRAMS PRESENTING SPONSOR - School Tour $50,000 Page 2
(One Available) Present our School Tour for one entire academic year and help bring the magic of live theatre to 200,000 students in 12 counties across Northern California. "Above the line" acknowledgement as exclusive presenter of B Street's School Tour Exclusive performance of School Tour at a school of your choosing Top-of-page logo placement on all mailings and educational materials sent to administrators and teachers Full-page ad in performance literature for Mainstage for 12 months Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at Series Sponsor level 20 tickets per show for either Mainstage or Family Series Season Use of theatre for two meetings or events Other benefits as agreed WORKSHOPS AT FOLSOM STATE PRISON $20,000 (One Available) Help us complete our 2017 funding for our work at Folsom State Prison. ½ Page Ad in Mainstage, B3 or Family Series program (1 show) Recognition during curtain speech (1 show) Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Gold Partner level Logo with link on Community Partners webpage at Gold Partner level Company logo with link recognized in >1 social media post 20 tickets for use at production of choice PLAYWRITING TUTORIALS AT SUTTER HOSPITAL S CHILD LIFE CENTER $15,000 (One Available) Support our 1:1 playwriting tutorials with critically ill children for one year. Recognition during curtain speech (1 show) Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Gold Partner level Logo with link on Community Partners webpage at Gold Partner level Company logo with link recognized in >1 social media post 10 tickets for use at production of choice WORKSHOPS AT ADULT DAY REPORTING CENTER $10,000 (One Available) Help us complete our 2017 funding for our work at the Adult Day Reporting Center. Recognition during curtain speech (1 show) Page 3
Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Gold Partner level Logo with link on Community Partners webpage at Gold Partner level Company logo with link recognized in >1 social media post 10 tickets for use at production of choice SCHOOL TOUR - SPONSOR A SCHOOL $5000 (Ten Available) Sponsor a B Street Theatre School Tour performances for economically disadvantaged schools, or any school of your choice, and bring the magic of live theatre to hundreds of children in your region Name in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Silver Partner level Name with link on Community Partners webpage at Silver Partner level Name with link recognized in >1 social media post 8 tickets for use at production of choice Scholarships - Studio for Young Actors $500 (Ten Available) Provide scholarships for underprivileged youth to participate in our Studio for Young Actors Classes. 4 ticket vouchers for any B Street Theatre show Personalized thank you letter from the scholarship recipient and ability to view their work (if appropriate) Page 4
PEOPLE INTERNSHIP SPONSOR (15 Available Per Season) Amount: $5000 Perfect for individuals or organizations who seek to support B Street by sponsoring a member of B Street s post-graduate, professional Internship Program. A Special Reception with the Intern Company and B Street Staff An invitation to two special presentations of the Intern Company s work throughout the season. Recognition in B Street s Mainstage Series program at the Internship Sponsor Level. 2 free subscription to any B Street Theatre Series Underwrite an Artistic or Administrative Position This next year we will be hiring multiple positions including Managing Director, Technical Director, Costume Shop Manager, Master Electrician and Master Carpenter among others. If you or your company are interested in endowing a position, please contact us today! PLACE The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Home of Bst When it opens in February 2018 on Capitol Avenue and 27th Street in Midtown Sacramento, The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts (The Sofia) will be home to B Street Theatre s Mainstage (naming opportunity available) and the Sutter Theatre for Children - California s first year-round, professional theatre for children. In the same spirit of community from which B Street Theatre was born, Sutter Theatre will open its doors to host the performances and events of local artists, community organizations, and visiting acts. In effect, this landmark facility will become an entertainment hub for all of Sacramento, where locals and tourists alike can see theatre, comedy, dance, or musical acts in an intimate, professional space every night of the year. In addition, its large public lobby, classrooms, open-air courtyard, and on-site restaurant make The Sofia a true destination. NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Leave your mark on a piece of Sacramento history. Naming Opportunities at The Sofia begin at $10,000. Page 5
PARTNER (Non-Fiscal) In addition to fiscal sponsorship, B Street Theatre offers a variety of partnership opportunities (based on an exchange of in kind goods, services, promotional opportunities) and generously promotes our partners in a variety of manners. All partnerships and sponsorships can be customized to fit your specific organization. EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY PARTNER (Only 1 available per industry/category. Annual Commitment) Exclusive discounts/in kind donation of goods and services Exclusive Industry/Vendor Status (ex: Exclusive Bike Shop of B Street Theatre) ¼ Page Ad in Mainstage, B3 or Family Series program (2 shows) Recognition during curtain speech (2 shows) Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Exclusive Partner level Logo with link on Community Partners webpage at Exclusive Partner level Company logo with link recognized in >2 social media posts 1 sponsored email to B Street Database of 30,000 (exclusively promoting partner s goods or services or special event) 20 tickets for use at production of choice GOLD PARTNER >$10,000 value in kind goods and/or services Recognition during curtain speech (1 show) Logo in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Gold Partner level Logo with link on Community Partners webpage at Gold Partner level Company logo with link recognized in >1 social media post 10 tickets for use at production of choice Page 6
SILVER PARTNER >$5,000 value in kind goods and/or services Name in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Silver Partner level Name with link on Community Partners webpage at Silver Partner level Name with link recognized in >1 social media post 8 tickets for use at production of choice BRONZE PARTNER >$2500 value in kind goods and/or services Name in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Bronze Partner level Name with link on Community Partners webpage at Bronze Partner level 6 tickets for use at production of choice PARTNERS IN KIND Partners to provide: In kind goods and/or services that have value <$2500 Name in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Partners in Kind level Name Community Partners webpage at Partners in Kind Level 4 tickets for use at production of choice RESTAURANT PARTNERS Restaurant to provide: Catering for 1 opening night celebration at B Street (Buffet style appetizers/food for 250 people) Discounts/promotions to B Street patrons (either ongoing or can be for particular months/special events) Other promotional opportunities TBD Name in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Restaurant Partner level Recognition in curtain speech at Opening Night that is catered Complimentary tickets to all staff (2 each) Logo with link on Community Partners page of B Street website Logo with link recognized in >1 social media post Other promotional opportunities TBD ACTING COMPANY PARTNERS Page 7
Official Chiropractor of the B Street Theatre Acting Company Available to companies and service professionals willing to provide discounted or complimentary services to B Street Theatre Core Acting Company (both Sacramento residents and visiting artists). Discounts/complimentary goods or services to B Street Theatre Acting company Other promotional opportunities TBD Name in all B Street performance literature for 12 months at "Acting Company Partners level Complimentary tickets to all staff (2 each) Logo with link on Community Partners page of B Street website Other promotional opportunities TBD Page 8
ABOUT B STREET Our Mission: To promote education and literacy, social interaction, and cultural enrichment by engaging children and adults in the highest quality theatre arts and playwriting. B Street Our Reach B Street Theatre is the most productive theater of our size, west of Mississippi (according to Actors Equity Associate)! o Mainstage: 47,000 annual attendance 32 World Premieres 7 American Premieres 22 Original Plays o Family Series: 43,500 annual attendance 30 World Premieres 33 Original Plays Northern California s only fully professional resident theater for children. Eight of 12 weekly performances in Family Series are designated for school field trips. o School Tour: 172,000 (in 12 counties) annual attendance 4.8 million students have been reached over the past 30 years. Our robust educational programming reaches thousands of students of every age in schools, hospitals, and public places as well as through conservatory training at B Street. o Conservatory Acting Classes for children, teens and adults o Traveling workshops in playwriting and storytelling o Annual playwriting contest receives more than 400 submissions every year from Northern California students. Winners have their plays produced as part of the B street Theatre s school tour series. o Post-graduate internship program for emerging theatre artists that bridges the gap between the academic and professional world Database of 55,000 subscribers and single ticket purchasers Website Hits 20,500 visits a month Social Media Followers - 8,450 Facebook; 7.039 Twitter; 1,776 Instagram Other Accomplishments o Associate Member of National New Play Network o o Received NEA grant for the development and production of Bars and Measures Raised mental health awareness in schools through the Walk in Our Shoes mental health tour Our History: Since bursting into the Sacramento scene almost 30 years ago, B Street Theatre continues to keep critics raving and audiences coming back for contemporary productions ranging from popular classics to first time debuts. Our two-theatre playhouse on B Street in Midtown is home to quality, intimate theatre for audiences year-round. Recognized as one of Northern California s top professional theatres, we ve produced more than 100 new plays, 60 of which are world, national, West Coast, or regional premieres. We eagerly anticipate the opening of our state-of-the-art theatre complex on Capitol and 27th in February 2018. Page 9