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Sponsorship Benefits

SHAKESPEARE DRAMA COMPETITION
FOR HIGH SCHOOLS

To download a PDF document listing all of our events and benefits of sponsorship, click here.

At the Shakespeare Drama Competition, High School Drama ensembles from Central PA schools perform Shakespearean scenes and compete for awards, scholarships and trophies. The 2006 competition will be presented in Harrisburg’s Whitaker center on March 18 and will be attended by students, parents and faculty. Six schools participated in 2005 pilot program; 9 schools expected in 2006.
Advertising: January – March Sponsor Commitment Due Date: December 15

GOLD – TITLE EVENT SPONSOR
(EXCLUSIVE TO ONE SPONSOR) – $10,000

  • Company name above the event as in “The COMPANY NAME Shakespeare Drama Competition for High Schools” on all flyers, mailers, print and publicity
  • Listed as a Title Gold Sponsor Contributor to Gamut Theatre Group in all programs - Popcorn Hat Players and HSF
  • Complimentary full-page advertisement with preferred placement and listed on front cover of the event program
  • Feature article on your partnership with HSF in its Newsletter, “Running the Gamut”
  • Complimentary full-page advertisement in the program for HSF’s Free Shakespeare in the Park presented in June
  • Exclusivity Rights: First right to renew Title Sponsorship for next year’s Drama Competition
  • Feature article on your corporation in the program. The program is distributed to 500 people who attend the event
  • Acknowledgement of Title Event Sponsorship on Gamut Theatre website with link to your website
  • Acknowledgement in pre-show announcement before and throughout the event
  • Opportunity for company representative to speak and/or hand out promotional materials on-site at the event
  • Company name featured on all trophies and award certificates
  • One Sponsor Seating Area for up to 10 VIP guests to attend the event
  • Complimentary Shakespeare performance or Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre performance up to 45 minutes long for company’s personal use (Special Event, Company Picnic, etc.)
  • 4 complimentary tickets to HSF premiere event, Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration in April
  • 4 complimentary tickets to HSF Autumn Reception held at the Susquehanna Art Museum in October
  • Block of 200 “2 for 1” tickets to Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre (great gift to employees and business associates with children or grandchildren!)
  • Framed “Thank You” certificate suitable for display in your lobby or Boardroom
  • GOLD SPONSORSHIP enables us to give a $1000 cash award to the drama department of the school with the Most Outstanding Scene and $1000 scholarships to the Best Actor and Best Actress

SILVER EVENT SPONSOR
(LIMITED TO THREE SPONSORS) – $5,000

  • Company name’s sponsorship of event as in “...sponsored by COMPANY NAME” in print and publicity
  • Listed as a Silver Sponsor Contributor to Gamut Theatre Group in all programs for Popcorn Hat Players and HSF
  • Complimentary full-page advertisement and company logo listed on front cover of the show program
  • Acknowledgement of Silver Event Sponsorship on Gamut Theatre website with link to your website
  • Acknowledgement in pre-show announcement before all performances
  • Complimentary full-page advertisement in the program for HSF’s Free Shakespeare in the Park presented in June
  • 2 complimentary tickets to HSF premiere event, Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration in April
  • 2 complimentary tickets to HSF Autumn Reception held at the Susquehanna Art Museum in October
  • Block of 50 “2 for 1” tickets to Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre
  • Framed “Thank You” certificate suitable for display in your lobby or Boardroom
  • Each SILVER SPONSORSHIP enables us to give a $500 cash award to the drama department of the school with the Most Outstanding Scene and $500 scholarships to the Best Actor and Best Actress

BRONZE EVENT SPONSOR
$2,500

  • Company name’s sponsorship of event as in “...sponsored by COMPANY NAME” in print and publicity
  • Listed as a Bronze Sponsor Contributor to Gamut Theatre Group in all programs for Popcorn Hat Players and HSF
  • Complimentary full-page advertisement and company logo listed on front cover of the show program
  • Acknowledgement of Bronze Event Sponsorship on Gamut Theatre website with link to your website
  • Complimentary full-page advertisement in the program for HSF’s Free Shakespeare in the Park presented in June
  • 2 complimentary tickets to choice of HSF premiere event, Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration in April or HSF Autumn Reception at the Susquehanna Art Museum in October
  • “Thank You” certificate suitable for framing and display in your lobby or Boardroom
  • Each BRONZE SPONSORSHIP enables us to give a $250 cash award to the drama department of the school with the Most Outstanding Scene and $250 scholarships to the Best Actor and Best Actress