Sponsorship

Are you interested in sponsoring Essential Theatre? Read on to find out more!

What does it mean to be a sponsor of Essential Theatre or one of our programs?

Being an Essential Theatre sponsor means that you care about what we care about and you want to be a part of that process – maybe not up on stage, but in other, equally important ways. By choosing to become an Essential Theatre sponsor, you are supporting the longest-running theatre dedicated exclusively to supporting the work of Georgia playwrights. You are helping to give Georgia playwrights a voice by supporting the production of their work here at home and providing a launching pad for their work to be seen and appreciated around the country and the world! You are saying, “I am committed to good theatre. I believe that Georgia playwrights are producing some of the best theatre around, and I want the world to know!”

Who should become an Essential Theatre sponsor?

Anyone interested in supporting Georgia’s writers and artists; anyone who enjoys seeing great theatre; anyone who believes that Georgia’s playwrights are great American playwrights, too; anyone who wants to support Essential Theatre’s work, or who has enjoyed our work in the past; anyone who is excited to see new creative and cultural opportunities in West End, where our Festival takes place, and in Georgia as a whole.

How does one become an Essential Theatre sponsor?

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor of the Essential Theatre or one of our programs, let us know! Monetary donations are tax-deductible. If you’d prefer to contribute goods or services, or if you have any other questions, contact Jennifer Kimball to discuss details.

SPONSOR LEVELS

PLATINUM $10,001+ (MONETARY OR IN-KIND)

Platinum level sponsors receive a linkable logo on our Funders & Supporters page and name/logo recognition on our Home page, as well as name/logo recognition in our email newsletter distributed to 3,500 contacts, and in marketing materials and press packets, for one year from the time of your donation.

GOLD $5,001-$10,000 (MONETARY OR IN-KIND)

Gold level sponsors receive a linkable logo on our Funders & Supporters page and name/logo recognition on our Home page, as well as name/logo recognition in our email newsletter distributed to 3,500 contacts, and in marketing materials and press packets, for one year from the time of your donation.

SILVER $1,001-5,000 (MONETARY OR IN-KIND)

Silver level sponsors receive a linkable logo on our Funders & Supporters page and name/logo recognition on our Home page, as well as name/logo recognition in our email newsletter distributed to 3,500 contacts, and in marketing materials and press packets, for one year from the time of your donation.

COMMUNITY $100-1,000 (MONETARY OR IN-KIND)

Community sponsors receive a linkable logo on our Funders & Supporters page for one year from the time of your donation.

PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT (MONETARY OR IN-KIND)

Program/Project Support is defined as a monetary or in-kind gift valued at $100 or more that is restricted to a specific program or project.
In addition to the benefits that accompany the corresponding giving level outlined above, program support sponsors receive name/logo recognition in the supported program’s marketing and promotional material and a linkable logo on the supported program’s page on our website for one year from the time of your donation.

Available Programs and Projects:

Production Sponsorships

Playwriting Award Sponsor ($1,000) Sponsor the Essential Theatre Playwriting Award and join Founding Artistic Director Peter Hardy onstage to present the Playwriting Award on Opening Night of the World Premiere Production!

Presenting Partner ($1,000) In addition to the readings and Essential productions that make up the Festival, Essential also presents new work by other Georgia artists and gladly welcomes presenting partners interested in amplifying these artists’ work.

Education Sponsorships

Playwriting Class Individual Scholarship Sponsor ($100 per scholarship, recommended sponsorship of minimum 3 scholarships per class)

Playwriting in the Classroom Class Sponsor ($1,000 per classroom)