Individual Giving Benefits Page
Your Annual Fund gift allows us to stage opera with high artistic merits and to provide education and outreach programs to the community. In appreciation of your gift, Seattle Opera provides benefits designed to enhance your enjoyment of the upcoming season.
Donor Levels effective August 1, 2007
Friends of Seattle Opera
Pearl $75 - $199
- Report to the Community
- Invitation to the Annual Meeting
- Recognition in the annual donor listing
- Subscription to Seattle Opera Magazine
- Opportunity for advance single-ticket purchase
Pearl Premier $200 - $399
- Donors Only pre-season reading and listening list prepared by Perry Lorenzo, the Director of Education
- - discounts to area restaurants and businesses
- Plus all the above benefits
Topaz $400 - $599
- Annual Education Newsletter
- 2 passes to Overtures to the Opera
- Invitation for 2 to 1 Final Dress Rehearsal
- 10% discount at Amusements
- 20% discount on single ticket purchase (up to 4 tickets)
- Plus all the above benefits
Topaz Premier $600 - $799
- 20% discount on single ticket purchase for an additional 2 tickets (up to 6 tickets total)
- Opportunity to receive donor-only discount offers
- Plus all the above benefits
Amethyst $800 - $999
- Invitation to a Piano Technical Rehearsal
- Costume Shop tour
- 50% discount for Opera Unabridged
- Recognition in 2 programs
- Plus all the above benefits
Amethyst Premier $1,000-$1,749
- 1 pass for 2 to the Crown Donor Suite for 1 performance
- Backstage Tour
- 20% discount on single ticket purchase for an additional 2 tickets (up to 8 tickets for the season)
- Plus all the above benefits
Ruby $1,750-$2,749
- Technically Speaking lecture
- Meet-the-Artists reception
- Scenic Studios tour
- Recognition in all programs
- Plus all the above benefits
Ruby Premier $2,750-$3,999
- 1 additional pass for 2 to the Crown Donor Suite (a total of 2 passes for 2 for the season)
- 2 additional admissions to Overtures to the Opera
- Plus all the above benefits
Crown Donor Society
Emerald $4,000-$5,500
- Crown Donor Suite privileges throughout the season
- Invitation to Crown Donor Dinners and final dress rehearsals for opera season
- Opportunity to vote for Artists of the Year
- VIP ticketing services
- Plus all the benefits above
Emerald Premier $5,500-$7,999
- One pass for 2 to the Platinum Suite
- One invitation for 2 to a private Young Artists Program recital
- Free admission to Opera Unabridged for one opera
- Plus all benefits listed above
Diamond $8,000-$10,499
- Invitation to the Diamond Dinner
- Plus all the benefits above
Diamond Premier $10,500-$12,499
- 2 passes for 2 to the Platinum Suite
- 1 valet parking voucher
- Plus all the benefits above
Platinum Circle
Bronze Patron $12,500--$14,999
- Norcliffe Room privileges throughout the season
- Opportunity to order pre-performance multi-course meals for themselves and their guests in the Norcliffe Room private dining area;
- Valet parking;
- Plus all the benefits listed above
Bronze Benefactor $15,000 --$18,749
- Invitation for 2 to a Platinum Circle Salon, an exclusive opportunity to experience opera artists in an intimate setting.
- Plus all benefits listed above
Bronze Premier $18,750--$24,999
- New Production Previews, exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses into the process of creating and producing a new production
- Plus all benefits listed above
Silver $25,000--$37,499
- Director’s Choice event, featuring lunch or dinner with Speight Jenkins and a guest artist. Each intimate group event will be limited to eight to ten people.
- Plus all benefits listed above
Gold $37,500--$74,999
- Annual performance sponsorship opportunity
- Plus all benefits listed above
Platinum Patron $75,000--$124,999
Platinum Benefactor $125,000--249,999
Platinum Premier $250,000 and above
- Annual production sponsorship opportunity
- Plus all benefits listed above
Note: Discounts may be subject to availability
We want you to enjoy the events and benefits offered to you as a donor of Seattle Opera. Each benefit was carefully planned to enhance your opera experience and bring you closer to Seattle Opera. We ask that benefits remain for your exclusive use and not be transferred to others.