A CLOSER INVOLVEMENT Take the opportunity to deepen your connection with New Zealand Opera and join us in bringing the magic of opera to more New Zealanders. OUR DONATION IS ALL ABOUT SUPPORTING A UNIQUE ART FORM THAT CAPTURES LIFE IN MUSIC AND DRAMA. Bill and Olive Falconer, Benefactors
Become a Benefactor Your donation, whatever size, is very much appreciated and enables us to present worldclass opera to New Zealand audiences. As a Benefactor, we invite you to enjoy a special relationship with New Zealand Opera and to share some of the limelight of this wonderful artform. Year after year our benefactors support the work we do through a tiered donation programme, receiving benefits ranging from complimentary programmes and dress rehearsal tickets to access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge and unique opportunities to attend events with principal artists.
BENEFITS OF BENEFACTION Standard Benefits for all Benefactors: Personalised, priority booking, ahead of Friends of the Opera and direct with NZ Opera Box Office. One complimentary souvenir programme, per benefaction, for each mainstage opera. 10% discount on non-subscription bookings through NZ Opera Box Office. Complimentary ticket exchange through NZ Opera Box Office. Acknowledgement on NZ Opera website. Invitation to annual Season launch hosted by the General Director. Opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to special events outside the main opera seasons. Regular newsletters and opera updates. Tax concessions of up to one third of the amount donated.
TIERS OF BENEFACTION Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Annual donation of $250 $499 Standard benefits. Annual donation of $500 $999 Standard benefits. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme. Annual donation of $1,000 $2,499 Standard benefits. Access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval, and including a brief pre-show introduction from the General Director. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to four guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme. Annual donation of $2,500 $4,999 Standard benefits. Opportunity to attend mainstage opera post-show opening night parties to meet the artists. Access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval, and including a brief pre-show introduction from the General Director. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to four guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme.
CIRCLE BENEFACTORS Dress Circle Aria Circle Annual donation of $5,000 $9,999 Standard benefits. Invitation to an annual luncheon with members of the cast and creative team. Opportunity to attend mainstage opera post-show opening night parties to meet the artists. Access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval, and including a brief preshow introduction from the General Director. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme. Annual donation of $10,000 $14,999 Standard benefits. Acknowledgement of support of one artist or creative team member for one opera each year. Invitation as guest of NZ Opera to attend gala opening nights and post-show parties with the artists. Invitation to an annual luncheon with members of the cast and creative team. Access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval, and including a brief preshow introduction from the General Director. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme.
Bravo Circle Inner Circle Annual donation of $15,000 $24,999 Standard benefits. Invitation to an exclusive dinner with cast and creatives, hosted by the General Director. Expanded acknowledgement in each souvenir programme and on the NZ Opera website. Acknowledgement of support of one artist or creative team member for one opera each year. Invitation as guest of NZ Opera to attend gala opening nights and post-show parties with the artists. Invitation to an annual luncheon with members of the cast and creative team. Access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval, and including a brief preshow introduction from the General Director. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Annual donation of $25,000+ Standard benefits. Opportunity to support one evening performance each year, subject to availability, or acknowledgement of support of one artist or creative team member. Opportunity to enjoy a relationship with NZ Opera tailored to the Inner Circle benefactor s particular interests, and to include personal insights and updates from the General Director. Invitation to an exclusive dinner with cast and creatives, hosted by the General Director. Expanded acknowledgement in each souvenir programme and on the NZ Opera website. Invitation as guest of NZ Opera to attend gala opening nights and post-show parties with the artists. Invitation to an annual luncheon with members of the cast and creative team. Access to the NZ Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval, and including a brief preshow introduction from the General Director. Two tickets to the final dress rehearsal of each mainstage opera in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you.
IT IS A PLEASURE TO SUPPORT NEW ZEALAND OPERA, THE COMPANY WHICH CONSTANTLY BRINGS US SUCH HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTIONS. AND NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT THEY REGULARLY FEATURE OUR SUCCESSFUL NEW ZEALAND SINGERS. Margaret and John Hunn, Benefactors
Benefaction Form We welcome support from individuals and organisations at all benefaction levels. Step 1 Your contact details Mr Mrs Miss Ms Name Membership number (if applicable) Postal address Email Yes, please sign me up for NZ Opera e-newsletters and notifications. Mobile Phone Yes, please contact me about making a bequest to New Zealand Opera. Step 2 Become a Benefactor Yes, I would like to become/renew as a Benefactor. Bronze $250 $499 Silver $500 $999 Gold $1,000 $2,499 Platinum $2,500 $4,999 Dress Circle $5,000 $9,999 Aria Circle $10,000 $14,999 Bravo Circle $15,000 $24,999 Inner Circle $25,000+
Step 3 Select your preferred payment option I would like to pay by: Cheque (enclosed and made payable to New Zealand Opera) Credit Card Mastercard Visa Amex Card number Cardholder s name Expiry Date / CVC Code Signature Step 4 Form delivery Post Mail this form with your payment to: New Zealand Opera, PO Box 6478, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141 Phone Call our Box Office team on 0800 NZOPERA (696 737) Online Become a Benefactor online at www.nzopera.com in a few easy steps or email bookings@nzopera.co.nz for assistance.
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