SPONSORSHIP GUIDE 2015
WHO WE ARE:, Northwest Arkansas s professional Theatre for Youth, is an innovative arts non-profit that empowers youth to forge deep connections s with themselves, mission is their to empower community youth and to forge the world by seeing, deep participating connections in with and themselves, learning through their community theatre. and was the founded world by by seeing, our Executive participating Director, in Kassie and learning through theatre. Misiewicz in 2008 because she saw a need for quality youth arts programming in Bentonville. We are a resident theatre company of Walton Arts Center, are annually supported by Walmart associates, the Walmart Foundation and in 2013, received a sizeable three-year grant from the Walton Family Foundation to further develop our NWA programming. To date, Trike has served over 40,000 people throughout our region and throughout Arkansas with: Theatre for Youth productions Outreach & Community Partnerships Academy Classes, Camps & Youth Theatre. is a 501c3 charitable organization founded in 2008 and based in Bentonville, Arkansas. We are a resident company of the Walton Arts Center and are supported by Walton Family Foundation and Walmart Foundation. Your sponsorship helps us strengthen and expand our educational programming that enrich the lives of children and families in Arkansas. We believe in a 360 theatre experience that empowers young people and families. The 360 theatre experience is s DNA - the lense through which we view and program everything. It is reflected in our three programs (Theatre for Youth, Academy and Outreach). And in each of those programs, participants will See, Learn and Do. THEATRE FOR YOUTH In Theatre for Youth, professional artists perform for youth and family audiences. Deeper connections are made thru pre-show interactive lobby experiences, family play guides and post-play discussions ACADEMY/Youth Theatre In Academy classes, camps and youth theatre productions, students dive deep into the creative process, building their dramatic, social and academic skills. We connect what they learn in Academy classes to the professional world of theatre. OUTREACH In Outreach, professional teaching artists partner with community organizations and use theatre strategies that forge connections to core subjects or skills.
Education Opportunities 2015 TRIKE THEATRE THEATRE FOR YOUTH Tomás and the Library Lady (a bi-lingual play in partnership with Walton Arts Center and The Jones Center) Dates TBD Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system, this inspirational story offers an opportunity to spot light our own immigrant spanish speaking community and celebrate their stories. ACADEMY /YOUTH THEATRE Digital Storytelling: Theatre & Technology (6-week afterschool class in the Bentonville Public Schools.) Pilot at four schools Winter/Spring 2015 and fully implement in the Fall 2015 In this STEAM program, students strengthen acting and playwriting skills while creating an original short movie. Program is free to students and a partnership with BPS. Scholarships for Camps/Classes/Youth Theatre (Trike receives over $5,000 in scholarship requests each year.) Students ages 4-18 learn life skills through stage skills at Trike Theatre s Academy classes/camps/youth theatre productions. We strive to ensure that these opportunities are accessible to everyone and are reflective of our increasingly diverse community. SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENTS LAUGHTER & LIBATIONS February 20 th Avondale Chapel & Gardens A fun night out of comedy, games, dinner, improv, cocktails and more Supporting s 1 st Annual Charity Event! Superhero Breakfast April TBD Tavola An interactive fundraiser for Superheros of ages to play.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 PROGRAMS SEASON SPONSORSHIPS Sponsors of this level receive the maximum marketing value and will be recognized at all productions and education programs. TITLE SPONSOR - $10,000 Primary Marketing Position (Example: YOUR COMPANY S NAME 2015-16 Season ) in all advertising including TV, radio, T-shirts, billboards, brochures, press releases, etc. Company logo on front cover of all 2015-16 show production programs Full page ad in all 2015-16 show production programs Receive 10 comped tickets for all 2015-16 productions Logo and link on s website Logo listed in all pre and post event advertising Opportunity to say a few words at your choice of productions during Curtain Speech Opportunity to display a company banner at offices through June 2016 Option to provide banner to be hung at the tent for all community building events (First Fridays, Farmer s Market, volunteer fairs, etc.) Option to provide goody bag with company logo and up to 3 products at each show Logo placed on all summer camp t-shirts for participants and staff for 2015 Complimentary VIP invitations to all celebrations, receptions and parties associated with various phases of the season s events which provide excellent exposure for your company and products. 3-hour Corporate Teambuilding workshop for up to 30 people (NEW!) PRESENTING SPONSOR - $7,500 Maximum Marketing Exposure (Example: 2015-16 Season Presented by YOUR COMPANY NAME ) in all advertising including TV, radio, T-shirts, billboards, brochures, press releases, etc. Company logo on front cover of all 2015-2016 show production programs 3/4 page ad in all 2015-2016 show production programs Opportunity to include up to two products in goody bags Receive 6 comped tickets for all 2015-16 productions Logo and link on s website Logo listed in all pre and post event advertising Logo placed on all summer camp t-shirts for participants and staff for 2015 Complimentary VIP invitations to all celebrations, receptions and parties associated with various phases of the season s events which provide excellent exposure for your company and products. is a 501c3 charitable organization, your sponsorship is tax-deductible.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 PROGRAMS EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS Sponsors of this level may choose one program in which they would like to sponsor: Theatre for Youth Academy /Digital Storytelling Academy /Scholarships 360 SPONSOR - $5,000 (Your choice of above listed program) Receive 10 tickets to all performances of sponsored program Includes company logo on all advertising; pre and post event for program of choice Full page recognition in event program Opportunity to include up to two products in goody bags for all shows in series sponsored Name listing on 2015-16 programs as a 360 Theatre sponsor Logo listed on back of t-shirt for all summer camps for participants and staff for 2015 Option to host VIP events for pre or post shows for series sponsored Complimentary VIP invitations to all celebrations, receptions and parties associated with various phases of the season s events which provide excellent exposure for your company and products. The Theatre for Youth sponsorship will also comp 20 under-served children in NWA with free tickets to the production. DIRECTING SPONSOR- $2,500 (Your choice of above listed program) Receive 6 tickets to all performances of sponsored program Includes company logo on all advertising; pre and post event for program of choice Half page recognition in event program Opportunity to include one product in goody bags for all shows in series sponsored Name listing on 2015-16 show production programs as a Directing Sponsor Logo listed on back of t-shirt for all summer camps for participants and staff for 2015 The Theatre for Youth sponsorship will also comp 10 under-served children in NWA with free tickets to the production ACTING SPONSOR - $1,000 (Your choice of above listed program) Receive 4 tickets to all performances of sponsored program Includes company logo on all advertising; pre and post event for program of choice Includes company logo Trike website Logo recognition in event program Opportunity to include one product in goody bags for program sponsored Logo listed on back of t-shirt for all summer camps for participants and staff for 2015 The Theatre for Youth sponsorship will also comp 10 under-served children in NWA with free tickets to the production. STAGE SPONSOR - $500 (Your choice of above listed program) Receive 6 tickets to all performances of sponsored program. Includes company logo on all advertising; pre and post event for program of choice Includes company logo Trike website Logo listed on programs for sponsored program
TRIKE THEATRE 2015-2016 Sponsorship Opportunities SPONSOR ACCEPTANCE FORM Please accept our commitment on sponsoring the 2015-2016 Season SEASON SPONSORS: Title Sponsor - $10,000.00 Presenting Sponsor - $7,500.00 EDUCATION SPONSORS: 360 Sponsor - $5,000.00 Directing Sponsor - $2,500.00 Acting Sponsor - $1,000.00 Stage Sponsor - $500.00 *Please indicate which program you would like to sponsor: Theatre for Youth Academy/Digital Storytelling Academy/Scholarships Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Date: Please return forms by mail to office or email/scan to Kassie Misiewicz at
LAUGHTER & LIBATIONS 2015 - Sponsorship Opportunities FEBRUARY 20, 2015 - Avondale Gardens - Bentonville, Arkansas A fun night out of comedy, games, dinner, improv, cocktails and more Supporting s 1 st Annual Charity Event! Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 Receive 3 tables with premier seating for up to 30 guests Logo and link on s website Complimentary commemorative photo Full page in event program Logo listed in all pre and post event advertising Recognition during the event Option to give Evening Welcome at event Option to send employee as committee member for event Option to provide goody bag with company logo and up to 3 products Logo and name listing on 2015-16 show production programs Punch Line Sponsor - $7,500 Receive 2 tables with up to 20 tickets for event and table recognition Includes company logo on all advertising; pre and post event Highlight recognition in annual report Half page recognition in event program Opportunity to include up to two products in goody bags Name listing on 2015-16 show production programs Stand-Up Sponsor - $5,000 Receive 15 tickets for event and table recognition Highlight recognition in annual report Opportunity to include one product in goody bags Inside Joke Sponsor - $2,500 Receive 8 tickets for event Break A Leg Sponsor - $1,000 Receive 4 tickets for event Improv Sponsor - $500 Receive 2 tickets for event
LAUGHTER & LIBATIONS 2015 - Sponsorship Opportunities SPONSOR ACCEPTANCE FORM Please accept our commitment on sponsoring the 2015 Laughter & Libations Event. Presenting Sponsor - $10,000.00 Punch Line Sponsor - $7,500.00 Stand-Up Sponsor - $5,000.00 Inside Joke Sponsor - $2,500.00 Break a Leg Sponsor - $1,000.00 Improv Sponsor- $500.00 Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Date: Please return forms by mail to office or email/scan to Kassie Misiewicz at
SUPER HERO BREAKFAST 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities April TBD, 2015 - Tavola- Bentonville, Arkansas An interactive experience for the whole family where superheros can be superheros. Supporting s Education Programs! Superman Sponsor- $5,000 Receive 10 tickets for event and table recognition Highlight recognition in annual report Opportunity to include up to three products in goody bags Wonder Woman Sponsor - $2,500 Receive 6 tickets for event Highlight recognition in annual report Opportunity to include up to two products in goody bags Batman Sponsor - $1,000 Receive 4 tickets for event Highlight recognition in annual report Opportunity to include one product in goody bags Spiderman - $500 Receive 2 tickets for event
Superhero Breakfast 2015 - Sponsorship Opportunities SPONSOR ACCEPTANCE FORM Please accept our commitment on sponsoring the 2015 Superhero Breakfast Event. Superman Sponsor - $5,000.00 Wonder Woman Sponsor - $2,500.00 Batman Sponsor - $1,000.00 Spiderman Sponsor- $500.00 Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Date: Please return forms by mail to office or email/scan to Kassie Misiewicz at