Sponorship Opportunities
Strawberry Festival actor alumni includes: Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network 2010, Batman v Superman 2016), Chazz Palminteri (1993 A Bronx Tale & 1994 Bullets Over Broadway), Ato Essandoh (2016 Jason Bourne/, HBO’s Vinyl, Elementary), Ving Rhames (2016 Bastards,, Mission Impossible), Chance Kelly (NBC’s Aquarius, American Sniper), a two-time Emmy nominated producer Michael Selditch (Queer Eye for a Straight Guy, Catfish), who’s play EXPRESS TRAIN was the winner of the 2016 Strawberry One-Act Festiva, and Gina Costigan known for Broadway, The Ferryman, Dir. Sam Mendes, Bernard Jacobs Theatre. OFF BROADWAY Party Face, dir Amanda Bearse, NYC Center. Film: Becoming Jane (2007), Veronica Guerin (2003). Television: Vikings (2013).
A Buddy
1. A Buddy
This donation will help us with our Play Reading Series and allow us provide opportunities to present more Play Readings Online and give playwrights an opportunity to have their plays heard by a large audience on Zoom and on Social Media.
A Fan
2. A Fan: $50.00
Ticket
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One (1) ticket to the Strawberry One-Act Theatre Festival.
Acknowledgement
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Mention in festival guide as a “Fan” of the festival, as well as mention on social media and blog.
Festival Products
- Official festival souvenir (Mug, Water Bottle or T-Shirt).
Friend
3. Friend: $100.00
VIP Ticket
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One (1) ticket to the Finals of the Strawberry One-Act Theatre Festival or any other show.
Acknowledgement
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Mention in festival guide as a “Friend” of the festival, as well as mention on social media and blog.
Festival Products
- One (1) Official festival souvenir or one (1) Anthology of the Best Plays From The Strawberry One-Act Festival or a signed copy of the novel LOVING YOU by Van Dirk Fisher.
Backers
4. Backers - $500.00
Tickets
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Two (2) tickets see a play in the Festival.
Acknowledgements
- Backers are recognized as contributors to scholarships;
- Acknowledgement in the Youth Empowerment Awards program; and
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Two (2) tickets to the Strawberry One-Act Festival Awards Ceremony & Performance or other festival Performance.
Backers - Youth Empowerment Sponsorships
5. Backers - Youth Empowerment Sponsorship: $1,000.00
Tickets
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Two (2) tickets to see a play in the festival.
Acknowledgements
- Backers are recognized as contributors to scholarships;
- Acknowledgement in the Youth Empowerment Awards Program; and
- Two (2) tickets to the Strawberry One-Act Festival Awards Ceremony & Performance or other festival Performance.
Patrons
6. Patrons: $2,500.00
Acknowledgement
- Patrons are honored with scholarships given in their name; and
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Acknowledgement in the Youth Empowerment Awards Program;
Tickets
- Five (5) tickets to see a play in the festival.
Patrons - Youth Empowerment Sponsorships
7. Patrons - Youth Empowerment Sponsorships: $5,000.00
Acknowledgement
- Backers are recognized as contributors to scholarhsips;
- Acknowledgement in the Youth Empowerment Awards Program;
- Tickets to the Strawberry One-Act Festival Awards Ceremony & Performance or other festival Performances.
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Patrons are honored with scholarships given in their name.
Tickets
- Ten (10) tickets to see a play in the festival.
Performer - Festival Sponsor
8. Performer - Festival Sponsor: $3,000.00
Acknowledgement
- Logo on printed advertising materials, festval website, and event emails;
- Acknowledgement and logo in printed festival Playbill;
- Mention in one (1) pre-event social media post;
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One (1) promotional item in luxury gift bags, given to VIP guests.
VIP Access
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Two (2) VIP access tickets for festival performances;
Advertising & Promotions
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One (1) quarter page color advertisement in festival Playbill.
Festival Products
- Luxury gift bag for each VIP access ticket holder.
Stage Manager - Festival Sponsor
9. Stage Manager- Festival Sponsor: $6,000.00
Acknowledgement
- Logo on printed advertising materials, festival website, and event emails;
- Acknowledgement and logo in printed festival Playbill;
- Mention in one (1) pre-event social media post; and
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One (1) promotional item in luxury gift bags, given to VIP guests.
VIP Access
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Eight (8) VIP access tickets for festival performances.
Advertising & Promotions
- One (1) half page color advertisement in festival Playbill; and
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One (1) post-event via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Festival Products
- Luxury gift bag for each VIP access ticket holder..
Director - Festival Sponsor
10. Director - Festival Sponsor: $12,000.00
Special Acknowledgement and Benefits
- Festivsl Sponsors recognized as "Director"
- Special acknowledgment at all Performances;
- Logo on all printed advertising material, festival website, event emails, social media, social media event pages, and included on step-and-repeat banner displayed at all performances and parties;
- Spotlight Profile page in printed festival Playbill;
- Mention in all event press releases and media announcements;
- On-Stage speaking opportunities at festival performances.
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Awards presenter at festival closing night ceremony.
VIP Access
- Fifteen (15) VIP access tickets for festival performances.
Advertising & Promotions
- Two (2) promotional items in luxury VIP gift bags
- One (1) full page color advertisement in festival Playbill
- Two (2) pre-event posts via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter;
- Mention in one (1) pre-event email blast;
- One (1) post-event post via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter;
- Youth Empowerment Scholarship Award named after Sponsor; and
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Opportunity to offer gifts for prizes for the Winners during the Festival Competition and Prizes for the audiences in the theatre.
Festival Products
- Luxury gift bag for each VIP access ticket holder.
Producer - Title Sponsor
11. Producer: $25,000.00
Category Exclusive Sponsorship, recognized as "Festival Producer / Title Sponsor
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The Sponsor’s Name will be included in the Title of the Festival. (i.e. The Riant Theatre’s Strawberry One-Act Theatre Festival presented by Sponsor’s NAME.)
Special Acknowledgement
- Special acknowledgment at Performances and Opening and Closing Night Ceremonies;
- On-stage speaking opportunities at festival performances;
- Awards presenter at festival closing night ceremony;
- Logo on all printed materials, festival website, event emails, social media event pages, and included on step-and-repeat banner displayed at all performances and parties.
- Spotlight Profile page in printed festival Playbill.
- The following special acknowledgment in all press releases and all media announcements. Announcements: The Riant Theatre’s Strawberry One-Act Theatre Festival presented by COMPANY NAME; and
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Special acknowledgment and exclusive full page article in program guide and festival blog THE VINE: Everything That’s Fresh In The Strawberry One-Act Festival.
Producer Benefits:
- Logo on program cover names as Festival Producer;
- Acknowledgement as Exclusive Festival Producer prior to every production, ceremony, and party, mention in digital commerical shown at the Launch Party;
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Twenty-five (25) VIP access tickets for festival performances.
Advertising & Promotions
- Speaking and product demo opportunities;
- The most prominent signage at each event;
- Digital Commercial to be shown at the Screening at the Launch Party;
- Largest logo display: at all festival venues; on social media and festival website and blog (with hyperlink to company website); and on festival banner, event poster, flyers, t-shirts and brochure;
- Two (2) full page color advertisements in the Festival Playbill;
- Three (3) promotional items in luxury VIP gift bag;
- Four (4) pre-event posts via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter;
- Opportunity to offer gifts for prizes for the Winners during the Festival Competition and Prizes for the audiences in the theatre;
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Youth Empowerment Scholarship Award named after Sponsor
Festival Products
- Luxury gift bag for each VIP access ticket holder.
