Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship - Align with the Stars!
Raise your profile with our highly desirable family audience of over 30,000 people who come to Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) each summer! Our mission is to entertain families through popular musical theatre AND provide vibrant opportunities for developing theatre artists. As a TUTS sponsor we will recognize your invaluable support front and centre, night after night under the stars at Malkin Bowl in Vancouver’s magnificent Stanley Park.
Benefits include:
- Access to an important and influential market – families are the mainstay of the TUTS audience
- Recognition on posters and on-site signage in high traffic locations*
- Acknowledgement in pre and post show announcements*
- Recognition in the 12,000 copies of our complimentary programme
- A generous ticket allotment for your staff, suppliers and customers*
- An association with a beloved Vancouver summer entertainment experience
Why?
- Increase visibility to family market
- Diversify “hits” through electronic media, print, signage
- Treat clients and reward staff with an evening of outdoor theatre
- Network in an informal setting
- Promote products while supporting community activity
The Audience
- Each season we entertain over 30,000 patrons from the Lower Mainland (and others from all over the world)!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Season Sponsor $50,000
"Benefit from over $500,000 in earned media exposure"
Benefits include:
- Exclusive sponsor logo as ‘Season Sponsor’ prominently placed 'first' on posters, rack cards, print ads and purchased electronic media, on the TUTS website and on venue signage
- Sponsor’s product or service category promoted exclusively all summer
- Acknowledgement in all pre and post show announcements
- Logo on 300 volunteer & staff uniforms
- Full page ad in program
- 100 reserved seat tickets valid for any performance(s) of your choice
- Exclusive use of our on-site reception marquee for the performance of your choice, including food & beverage for up to 50 people
Show Sponsor $25,000
"See results from aligning with this iconic summer tradition"
Benefits include:
- Sponsor’s logo as 'Show Sponsor' placed on posters, rack cards, print ads, purchased electronic media (where practical), on the TUTS website and on venue signage
- Sponsor’s product or service category promoted exclusively all summer
- Acknowledgement in pre and post show announcements
- Full page ad in program
- 50 reserved seat tickets valid for any performance(s) of your choice
- Exclusive use of our on-site reception marquee for the performance of your choice, including food & beverage for up to 25 people
Gateway Sponsor $10,000
"Our outdoor lobby and ticket booth is the hub of TUTS activity of which 30,000 people pass thru"
Benefits include:
- Sponsor’s logo as 'Gateway Sponsor' placed on the TUTS website and on applicable venue signage
- Sponsor’s product or service category promoted exclusively all summer
- Acknowledgement in pre and post show announcements
- Half page ad in program
- 50 reserved seat tickets valid for any performance(s) of your choice
Musical Theatre Camp Sponsor $5,000
"A special musical theatre learning experience for over 50 kids ages 7-19"
Benefits include:
- Sponsor’s logo as 'Musical Camp Sponsor' on the TUTS website, applicable venue signage and camp materials
- Acknowledgement in pre and post show announcements
- Half page ad in program
- 25 reserved tickets valid for any performance
Rising Stars Intern Sponsor $2,500
"Your support creates tomorrow's theatre professionals"
Benefits include:
- Sponsor’s logo as 'Rising Stars Intern Sponsor' placed on the TUTS website and applicable venue signage
- Acknowledgement in pre and post show announcements
- Listing in program and on-site sponsor board
- 25 reserved tickets valid for any performance
One Night Performance Sponsor $1,500
"Host 30 of your important clients, staff and suppliers to a wonderful night at TUTS"
Benefits include:
- Sponsor’s logo on prominently displayed sign “this evening’s performance sponsored by …”
- Acknowledgement with live pre-show announcement
- Listing in program and on-site sponsor board
- Exclusive use of our on-site reception marquee for that evening
- 30 reserved tickets for that night's performance
'BE A STAR' Sponsor $1,000
"Help TUTS remain a vital contributor to Vancouver theatre and the mentorship of youth"
Benefits include:
- Listing in program and on-site sponsor board and website
- A 'TUTS STAR' with your name will be permanently placed on our TUTS STAR display on the theatre for eternity
- 2 reserved seat tickets to both shows
Other Sponsorship Opportunities:
Your sponsorship can be directed to underwrite specific items such as lead performers, costumes, props, band or orchestra, lighting and sound.
For more information on how you and/or your company can become a Theatre Under the Stars sponsor, please contact Jill Fairclough at 604 734-1917.