Individual Giving Annual Benefits

Your Annual Fund contribution allows us to stage musically extraordinary, theatrically compelling opera. In appreciation of your gift, Seattle Opera provides benefits designed to enhance your enjoyment of our 2011-12 season.
Donor Levels effective July 1, 2011

PLATINUM CIRCLE ($12,500 AND MORE)

Gold ($50,000 - $99,999)

• Invitation for two people to the Director’s Choice luncheon
  Enjoy an intimate luncheon with General Director Speight Jenkins and Seattle Opera artists. Date pending.
• Customized benefits to meet donor requests and interests
• Plus all benefits listed below

Silver ($25,000 - $49,999)

• Invitation for two to an Entre Nous with Speight and Sue
  Join Seattle Opera’ General Director Speight Jenkins and Director of Education Sue Elliot for a champagne reception, followed by a spirited conversation about the season. Date: November 2011
• Plus all benefits listed below

Bronze Premier ($15,000 - $24,999)

• Invitation for two people to a Director’s Salon
  Enjoy a complimentary cocktail reception with opera artists in an intimate setting. Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
• Plus all benefits listed below

Bronze Patron ($12,500 - $14,999)

• Platinum Suite privileges for two people before performances and during intermissions, including pre-opera dining in the Platinum Suite private dining area
• Complimentary valet parking at McCaw Hall for all Wednesday and Saturday night performances
• Recognition on a sign at the Platinum Suite
• Plus all benefits listed below

CROWN DONOR SOCIETY ($4,000 TO $12,499)

Diamond Premier ($10,500 - $12,499)

• One invitation per season for two people to purchase a pre-opera dinner in the Platinum Suite and enjoy lounge access during intermission
• Plus all benefits listed below

Diamond ($8,000 - $10,499)

• One invitation for two to the Diamond Donor reception
  General Director Speight Jenkins hosts an exclusive opportunity for donors at the Diamond level and above. Date: March 2012
• Plus all benefits listed below

Emerald Premier ($5,500 - $7,999)

• One invitation for two to an Artist Insight Luncheon hosted by Speight Jenkins
  Join Speight Jenkins and a Seattle Opera artist for a special luncheon and conversation about the current production. Date pending.
• Dress rehearsal passes for two guests to the following operas: Carmen, Attila, Opheus and Eurydice, and Madama Butterfly
• Plus all benefits listed below

Emerald ($4,000 - $5,499)

• Crown Donor Suite privileges for two people
• Invitation for two to the Crown Donor Rehearsal Dinners
  An elegant cocktail reception and dinner featuring an exclusive preview of the night’s opera by General Director Speight Jenkins. Following dinner, guests are escorted into the theater to watch the final dress rehearsal. Invitations to Crown Donor Rehearsal Dinners are mailed prior to each opera. Dates: July 27, 2011; October 13, 2011; January 12, 2012; February 23, 2012; and May 3, 2012.
• VIP ticket concierge services
• Recognition on the Crown Donor Suite sign
• Plus all the benefits listed below

FRIENDS ($75 TO $3,999)

Ruby Premier ($2,750 - $3,999)

• Invitation for two to the Meet the Artists reception
  An exclusive reception and opportunity to mingle with General Director Speight Jenkins and artists from one of the current season’s productions. Date: Monday, October 24, 2011
• Invitation for two to Young Artists Program Piano Technical Rehearsal
  Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to experience the Young Artists’ first on-stage working rehearsal, as they are coached in how to navigate technical issues while singing their roles. Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
• Plus all benefits listed below

Ruby ($1,750 - $2,749)

• One pass for two to the Crown Donor Suite
  Receive one pass for two people to the Crown Donor Suite in McCaw Hall on the night of your performance and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, wine, coffee, and tea.
• Invitation for two to Insiders’ Series: Scenic Elements
  Join Seattle Opera donors on a motor coach trip to Seattle Opera Scenic Studios in Renton. Learn from the artists and craftspeople who build sets for Seattle Opera and arts organizations throughout the country. Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
• Invitation for two to a Young Artists Salon
  Receive an invitation to one of a series of four Young Artists Salons. Each salon is an hour-long recital featuring art songs and arias sung by two Young Artists, followed by a reception with the artists. Date: February 2012.
• Plus all benefits listed below

Amethyst Premier ($1,000 - $1,749)

• Invitation for two to Insiders’ Series: Backstage Tour
  Spend an hour with Seattle Opera staff on a guided tour backstage at McCaw Hall. Learn the secrets of the stage, see the sets up close, and hear historical tales of life backstage at Seattle Opera. Dates: August 20, 2011; October 29, 2011; January 28, 2012; March 10, 2012; and May 19, 2012.
• Voting privileges for Artists of the Year
• Recognition in all season program books
• Plus all benefits listed below

Amethyst ($800 - $999)

• Invitation for two to Insiders’ Series: Production Elements
  A multi-dimensional tour of Seattle Opera’s rehearsal and production facility in South Lake Union, including the Costume Shop and rehearsal rooms. Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2012.
• Recognition in one program book
• Plus all benefits listed below

Topaz Premier ($600 - $799)

• Invitation for two to a Piano Technical Rehearsal
  Hear General Director Speight Jenkins introduce one of the most important stages of the rehearsal process, the piano technical rehearsal in McCaw Hall. This is one of the final opportunities for the artistic team to fine-tune the production prior to opening night. Date: Sunday, April 29, 2012.
• Plus all benefits listed below

Topaz ($400 - $599)

• Invitation for two to one final Dress Rehearsal
  >Enjoy a final dress rehearsal of one opera during the season. See the cast in full costume and makeup, with full orchestra, and experience the rehearsal process. Dates vary.
• Plus all benefits listed below

Pearl Premier ($200 - $399)

• 10% discount at Amusements, Seattle Opera’s gift shop, located in the lobby of Marion Oliver McCaw Hall (Amusements discount does not apply to books, CDs, and DVDs.)
• Recognition in the online Annual Report
• Plus all benefits listed below

Pearl ($75 - $199)

• Invitation for two to Annual Meeting and reception
  Join the Board of Trustees and staff at Seattle Opera’s Annual Meeting. Celebrate the success of the recently completed opera season and hear exciting news about Seattle Opera’s future. The Artists of the Year are announced at the Annual Meeting. Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
• Opportunity for advance single-ticket purchase
• Special Seattle Opera gift

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.