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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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!