Support Townsend Opera and its programs by giving an annual contribution and enjoy the benefits listed below.
2010/11 Membership Benefits
Platinum Top Tier $15,000 and above
- A dinner for eight at the restaurant of your choice hosted by the Executive Director and cast members
during a production - Opportunity to have talent from Townsend Opera perform at a private function of your choosing
Gold Top Tier $10,000 – $14,999
- A dinner for four at the restaurant of your choice hosted by the Executive Director prior to a
performance - A framed photo of you and the cast prior to one performance, signed by the entire cast
Silver Top Tier $5,000 – $9,999
- Opportunity to meet the cast backstage following one performance during the season
- Opportunity to take a photo with the cast prior to a performance
- Opportunity to host a cast member to lunch or dinner during a production, based on cast availability
- Invitation for two to travel with the Executive Director and Artistic Director to other opera
companies to hear singers perform
Bronze Top Tier $2,500 – $4,999
- Invitation for two to attend the cast party at the home of the Executive Director following the Sunday
performance of each production or for casual, no-host cocktails following the Friday evening
performance of each production, depending on which day you attend the opera - Dedicated VIP Ticket Services provided by opera staff
Top Tier $1,000 – $2,499
- Invitation for two for the annual Top Tier Dinner, honoring all donors that give $1,000 or more
annually - Invitation for two to attend a wine and cheese reception prior to the Sitzprobe (the first rehearsal with
orchestra and cast together) and then observe the Sitzprobe
Patron $500 – $999
- Invitation for two to attend the first technical rehearsal of each opera in the Gallo Center, with a
guide to provide insight into what is taking place at the first rehearsal
Insider $250 – $499
- Email notifications of all major announcements related to the opera
- Regular email updates from the Executive Director
Supporter $100 – $249
- Receive the Opera Dining Card, which offers discounts at fine local restaurants on performance days
- Receive the quarterly newsletter Top Notes, containing updates about Townsend Opera
Friend $50 – $99
- Recognition in the program book for one calendar year
Each level of benefits includes all benefits listed below it
For more information about becoming a contributor to Townsend Opera, please contact Matthew Buckman, Executive Director, at 209.523.6426 or mbuckman@townsendoperaplayers.com
