Sponsorship
Sponsorship – Align with the Stars!
Raise your profile with our highly desirable family audience of over 40,000 people who come to Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) each summer! Our mission is to entertain 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 10,000 copies of our show 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 an average of over 40,000 patrons from the Lower Mainland (and others from all over the world)!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Season Sponsor
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 200 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 for up to 50 people
Show Sponsor
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 for up to 25 people
Gateway Sponsor
Our outdoor lobby and ticket booth is the hub of TUTS activity, through which 40,000 people pass over the course of a summer
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
Help provide a special musical theatre learning experience for over 80 kids ages 8-18
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
Your support fosters the theatre professionals of tomorrow
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
Host 20-30 or more of your important clients, staff, suppliers or friends & family for a wonderful night at TUTS
Benefits include:
- Sponsor logo on prominently displayed sign: “this evening’s performance sponsored by …”
- Acknowledgement in pre-show announcement
- Listing in program and on-site sponsor board
- Exclusive use of our on-site reception marquee for that evening
- Reserved tickets for that night’s performance
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 your company can become a Theatre Under the Stars sponsor, please contact us at info@tuts.ca.
You can also support TUTS by making individual donations, or becoming a member of the Theatre Under the Stars Society. Visit our membership page for more details.