Supporting the Festival at the Festival Benefactor level means you are a strong force behind the city's greatest-and most adventurous-cultural event. Members of this donor group receive unique privileges that put them inside the creative process with a front row view of the artists at work, and the best access to shows during the Festival. We are pleased to offer the following benefits:

Festival Benefactors make a $25,000* gift for a year's worth of special benefits including:

• Listing as a Sponsor in the Festival Guide** and press materials
• Private cocktail reception hosted by the Board President
• Complimentary tickets for two to the invitation-only Festival Opening Night, including the featured show and VIP after-party with the artists
• Four complimentary tickets to the Festival's Annual Benefit
• Invitation for two to a Festival "Sneak Peek" cocktail party
• Lunch for two with the Producing Director for a private advance preview of the Festival
• Ten complimentary reserved tickets to one Live Arts show
• Access for ten to a Live Arts show dress rehearsal, upon request
• Two complimentary Festival gifts including a CD or DVD of a featured Live Arts artist
• Access to the "Producer Phone" for personalized support with ticket purchases
• First access to Live Arts tickets before they go on sale to the public
• All Access Festival Pass for two-go to every show free!

* Within the limits prescribed by law, $23,500 of this $25,000 contribution is tax-deductible.
Benefits may be declined at time of payment, making a gift fully tax-deductible.
**The Festival Guide is finalized in mid to late June. New members joining after this finalization will be included in a list of supporters found on this website.