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We simply couldn't do it without our donors and sponsors. Donations from individual, business, and foundations provide the funding that helps SSC achieve outstanding theatre.

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Become a Donor
Gifts in any amount are welcomed, appreciated, and truly make a difference. Our Donor Club benefits are available for individuals or businesses making annual contributions in the range of $50 to $999.

  • $50-$99 Friend
    • Free souvenir program
    • Free Festival poster
    • Early notification about season ticket sales
  • $100-$249 Sustainer
    Benefits of Friend level PLUS:
    • Acknowledgement in Festival program & lobby display (donor wall)
    • Option to purchase advance Holiday Show tickets
  • $250-$499 Team Shakespeare
    • Four reserved chairs in our premium donor seating section in the Glen
      (with ticket purchase for each performance that you attend) PLUS
    Benefits of Sustainer level PLUS:
    • Invitation to Spring Season Preview with our Artistic Director
    • 15% discount on all gift shop items
  • $500-$999 Director's Circle
    • Eight reserved chairs in our premium donor seating section in the Glen (with ticket purchase for each performance that you attend) PLUS
    Benefits of Sustainer level PLUS:
    • Invitation to attend a backstage tour during the Festival
    • Two free admissions to all ‘Weekend with Shakespeare’ events

Become a Sponsor
Sponsorships are available for annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

  • $1,000-$1,499 Weekday Mainstage Performance Sponsorship (Sunday evening – Thursday evening)
    • 4 complimentary tickets
    Benefits of Director’s Circle level plus:
    • Acknowledgement on play title page in souvenir program
    • Name on sign at the entrance to the performance venue for your sponsored performance
    • Pre-curtain acknowledgement
    • Invitation to attend Media Day
    • Invitation to Fall major donor reception in a private home
    • Shakespeare Santa Cruz staff assistance with ticket and other reservations
  • $1,500-$2,499 Weekday Glen (Sunday evening – Thursday evening) OR Weekend Mainstage (Friday evening & Saturday shows) Performance Sponsorship
    • 6 complimentary tickets and reserved seating in the first three rows of our premium seating section to any of our 2007 Glen performances (Gala excluded)

  • $2,500-$2,999 Weekend Performance Sponsorship
    (Friday evening and both Saturday shows)

    • 10 complimentary tickets and reserved seating in the first three rows of our premium seating section to any of our 2007 Glen performances (Gala excluded)
  • $3,000-$4,999 Actor or Family Sunday Sponsorship (Sunday matinee)
    • 12 complimentary tickets and reserved seating to any of our 2007 performances
    Benefits of a Mainstage or Glen Weekday/end Performance Sponsorship plus:
    • Invitation to closing ceremony event with actors and artistic staff
  • $5,000-$12,499 Artist Sponsorship (Composer, Designer, or Director)
    • 16 complimentary tickets and reserved seating to any of our 2007 performances
    Benefits of an Actor/Family Sunday Sponsorship plus:
    • Print of scenic/costume rendering by ‘your’ artist
    • VIP parking for all Festival performances
  • $12,500-$24,999 Production Co-Sponsor
    • 20 complimentary tickets and reserved seating to any of our 2007 performances
    Benefits of an Artist Sponsorship plus:
    • Framed scenic or costume rendering of your production

  • $25,000+ Production Sponsor
    Benefits of a Production Co-Sponsor plus:
    • Create your own artistic access and/or recognition benefits
  • $50,000+ Season Sponsor
    Extensive branding, recognition, and publicity opportunities