PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE FUTURE OF OPERA.
Join Long Beach Opera and Artistic Director James Darrah as we boldly expand and re-define artistic practices, take risks, and grow and adapt to embrace the evolving value and possibilities of opera in our world. Gain exciting behind-the-scenes access to dynamic artists and participate in exclusive opportunities, all while furthering our mission to engage audiences through provocative, meaningful experiences that challenge, connect and inspire.
L’OPERA RESTAURANT 11.12.23 • 6:30 PM
You’re Invited!
As a THANK-YOU, all LBO Underwriters will receive tickets to GALA 1979, a celebratory dinner party with performance by powerhouse Measha Brueggergosman-Lee and directed by James Darrah, with an exclusive after-party.
Step One Select Your Level of Support
LEADING
$20,000
Private meal with cast + / or production team
Invitation to closed rehearsals
All Premiere Underwriter benefits
PREMIERE
$10,000
Underwriter Acknowledgement in two production programs
Invitation to a catered meal during rehearsal break with cast + team
Backstage tour from the Production Director before a performance
All Prime Underwriter benefits
PRIME
$5,000
Invitation to final dress rehearsals
Individual text / email updates from director / creative team
All Prime Underwriter benefits
KEY
$1000
Underwriter Acknowledgement in production program
Invitation to cast-only after-party following production
Step Two Choose Your Specific Underwriting Opportunity
Check out the opportunities below or work with us to create a package tailored to your interests.
Artistic Director Underwriter
LEADING • $20,000
Show your support for Artistic Director James Darrah and gain exclusive access as he creates, shapes, and leads LBO into a new era.
2024 Season Underwriter
LEADING • $20,000
Support the entire 2024 season, bringing innovative, unexpected opera to Southern California and receive extraordinary backstage access.
Martha Graham Dance Company Underwriter
PREMIERE • $10,000
Support LBO’s three-year partnership with the iconic dance company and get invited to special events with the dancers.
Music & Composition Underwriter
PREMIERE • $10,000
Specifically support LBO’s Music Director Chris Rountree or LBO’s Composer In Residence Shelley Washington and gain special access to these musical vanguards.
Artist Underwriter
PRIME • $5,000
Select any artist from the season to be paired with and support their residency with LBO. Gain backstage access to their processes.
Education Underwriter
PRIME • $5,000
Support two - three in-school performances, allowing up to 1,000 youngsters enriching, live opera performances in their schools. Receive photographed updates from performances.
Process Underwriter
KEY • $1,000
Support the work LBO is doing like workshops, films, and recordings - furthering opera in new ways. Gain first-listen access to new recording projects.
Unrestricted Support
ANY • $1000 - $20,000
Put your support wherever LBO deems it most necessary, from artists fees to capacity to innovative idea building.
Step Three Get In Touch
Join Long Beach Opera in revolutionizing the world of opera and fostering artistic innovation. Your sponsorship matters!
Questions? Contact Katrina Herrera in Development at 562.470.7464x106 or kherrera@longbeachopera.org to step into the spotlight with us!