Enabling everyone to discover the magic of Shakespeare.

Overview

Founded in 2003, the Delaware Shakespeare Festival (DSF) makes classical theatre accessible to all with our professional cast and crew. With help from our corporate sponsors, ticket prices are only $12 ($10 for seniors and students), providing what one reviewer calls, “a definite bargain” and “a pleasant evening of outdoor theater.”

In 2009, DSF served nearly 3,000 people, including over 800 children, in Delaware and the surrounding region. We invite you to be a DSF supporter as we enter our eighth season!

Sponsorship Levels

We encourage you to sponsor the Festival. Learn more about the Supporting membership categories and benefits.

• Exclusive 2010 Headline Sponsor | $10,000
• Macbeth Sponsor | $5,000
• Family Nights Sponsor | $3,000
• Festival Friend | $1,000
• College Apprentice Program Sponsor| $250

Exclusive 2010 Headline Sponsor: $10,000

This exclusive sponsorship allows your company to show its commitment to the community throughout the entire year of performances and education & outreach programs.

• Company logo on all DSF materials throughout the year.
• Company sponsorship announced before all Macbeth performances and at all DSF programs throughout the year.
• Company banner or sign prominently displayed at all 2010 DSF events.
• Company logo prominently displayed on DSF website.
• Full-page ad in the Macbeth playbill.
• Promotional booth/table at performances.
• Opportunity to address Opening Night audience.
• Invitation to Opening Night reception.
• Recognition at Opening Night reception.
• 60 tickets to Macbeth.
• A “company night” hospitality tent for your employees and guests.

Our public relations staff will gladly work with you on other possible marketing opportunities.

Macbeth Sponsor: $5,000

This sponsorship directly supports DSF’s 2010 production of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Macbeth.

• Company logo on all Macbeth materials.
• Company sponsorship announced before all Macbeth performances.
• Company banner or sign at performances.
• Company logo on DSF website.
• Full-page ad in the Macbeth playbill.
• Promotional booth/table at performances.
• Opportunity to address Opening Night audience.
• Invitation to Opening Night reception.
• Recognition at Opening Night reception.
• 45 tickets to Macbeth.
• A “company night” hospitality tent for your employees and guests.

Family Nights Sponsor: $3,000

Family Nights are our two Sunday Matinee performances. Children under 10 are admitted for free to enjoy special activities.

• Company Logo on all Family Nights materials.
• Company sponsorship announced before each Family Night performance.
• Company banner or sign at performances.
• Company logo on DSF website.
• Half-page ad in the show program.
• Promotional booth/table at Family Nights.
• Invitation to Opening Night reception.
• 35 tickets to Macbeth.
• A “company night” hospitality tent for your employees and guests.

Festival Friend: $1,000

Festival Friends support DSF programming.

• Company banner or sign at performances.
• Company logo on DSF website.
• Half-page ad in the Macbeth playbill.
• 20 tickets to Macbeth.

College Apprentice Sponsor: $250

DSF College Apprenticeships are for students who would like to start their careers before graduation. Apprentices act in the mainstage production, perform the comedic pre-show, work behind the scenes, and help with audience services. By the end of the summer, apprentices have learned skills in every theatre discipline and can earn college credit for their work.

Each apprenticeship needs a sponsor. For only $250, your company gets naming rights for each position that you fund.

For more information, please contact:

Molly Cahill Govern, Artistic Director
Delaware Shakespeare Festival
Box 311
Claymont, DE 19703