Nutcracker Sponsorships

Nutcracker Sponsorships

You can share the spotlight and help support “The Nutcracker” with a sponsorship! Join us as UNCSA presents “The Nutcracker” at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts for the first time this December. Explore sponsorship opportunities below, open now through October 14, 2023. Proceeds help make “The Nutcracker” possible and support scholarships for UNCSA students.

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Sponsorship Levels

Friends of the Sugar Plum Fairy — $20,000

  • Opportunity to host a pre-performance reception OR be named sponsor of a specific performance.
  • Full-page color ad in both printed (10,000+) and virtual program.
  • Prominent recognition on digital signage within the Tanger Center during performance run.
  • Logo and link included in all emails related to “The Nutcracker,” distributed to a list of 25,000 local patrons and UNCSA supporters.
  • Direct mention on Facebook event page for “The Nutcracker.”
  • Logo and link on “The Nutcracker” website.
  • 20 tickets to the opening night performance on Thursday, December 7.

Friends of the Nutcracker Prince — $10,000

  • Full-page color ad in both printed (10,000+) and virtual program.
  • Recognition on digital signage within the Tanger Center during performance run.
  • Logo and link included in all emails related to “The Nutcracker,” distributed to a list of 25,000 local patrons and UNCSA supporters.
  • Direct mention on Facebook event page for “The Nutcracker.”
  • Logo and link on “The Nutcracker” website.
  • 10 tickets to the opening night performance on Thursday, December 7.

Friends of Drosselmeyer — $5,000

  • Full-page color ad in both printed (10,000+) and virtual program.
  • Recognition on digital signage within the Tanger Center during performance run.
  • Logo and link included in all emails related to “The Nutcracker,” distributed to a list of 25,000 local patrons and UNCSA supporters.
  • Logo and link on “The Nutcracker” website.
  • 6 tickets to the opening night performance on Thursday, December 7.

Friends of Mother Ginger — $2,500

  • Half-page color ad in both printed (10,000+) and virtual program.
  • Name and link included in all emails related to “The Nutcracker,” distributed to a list of 25,000 local patrons and UNCSA supporters.
  • Name and link on “The Nutcracker” website.
  • 4 tickets to the opening night performance on Thursday, December 7.

Friends of the Mouse King — $1000

  • Quarter-page color ad in both printed (10,000+) and virtual program.
  • Name and link included in all emails related to “The Nutcracker,” distributed to a list of 25,000 local patrons and UNCSA supporters.
  • Name and link on “The Nutcracker” website.
  • 2 tickets to live the opening night performance on Thursday, December 7.


Questions about sponsorships for "The Nutcracker" should be directed to Steve Bumgarner at Capture PR & Marketing.

Program Ad Specifications

FULL PAGE
Full page with bleed*: 8.5˝w x 11˝h (Live area: 8˝w x 10.5˝h)
Full page without bleed: 8˝w x 10.5˝h

HALF PAGE
Half page (Horizontal): 7.75˝w x 5˝h
Half page (Vertical): 3.75˝w x 10.25˝h

QUARTER PAGE
Quarter Page: 3.75˝w x 5˝h

Space reservations are due October 13, 2023. Artwork is due October 20, 2023. All ads are full color and should be submitted as hi-res pdf. Please send all ad materials and design questions to Ann Urban at Capture PR & Marketing.

*Add 1/4˝ bleed on all sides