Increase your WOW Factor – Become a Sponsor!
Take center stage at the 2019 WOW Festival at Arts District Liberty Station. Enjoy opportunities for individuals and corporations to have exclusive access to WOW insider moments, parties and programming. Your WOW support helps ensure that so much of the weekend’s events are free of charge to the San Diego community – thank you!
Individual Opportunities
“VIP Super-Fan” Sponsor: $5,000
Fair Market Value of $384
Are you a Super Fan of the Playhouse and our Without Walls Festival? If so, this package is for you!
Enjoy four days of theatre, music, dance, and special events. As a Super-Fan, you’ll receive two tickets for all 22 WOW Festival performances. Only four attendees (out of 15,000!) will have this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Concierge Ticketing
- You will work with a dedicated concierge to customize your weekend itinerary – including special events, free and paid ticketed performances.
Exclusive Invitations & Acknowledgments
- Invitation to WOW Happy Hour hosted by Alexandria Real Estate in early October, with artist chat led by Teresa Sapien, WOW Festival Producer.
- WOW Kickoff Party for VIPs generously hosted by M.K. Envision Galleries, Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm.
- WOW Sparkling Brunch, generously hosted by Banyan Kitchen and Café, Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am.
- WOW Closing Toast, Sunday, October 20, 8:00 pm.
- Listing as a WOW Festival Super-Fan Sponsor on event signage and dedicated web page, plus the supporters’ page of WOW Festival website.
2019/2020 Season-Long Benefits
Donors who contribute $5,000+ annually are invited to join our Opening Night Circle, which includes:
- Concierge Ticketing for Playhouse productions and access to purchase two house seats per show, based on availability.
- Access to Broadway and regional theatre house seats.
- Invitations to select readings, workshops, and final dress rehearsals so you can enjoy access to the creative process in developing new works.
- Additionally, you will receive invitations to six (6) Opening Night celebrations featuring fabulous hospitality with the cast and crew.
“Written in Stone” Sponsor: $2,500
Fair Market Value of $160.00 for two tickets to five (5) productions (or one [1] ticket to ten [10] productions)
When you co-sponsor Written in Stone, not only will you bring immersive theatre experiences to San Diego, you’ll also receive:
Concierge Ticketing
- Receive two (2) complimentary tickets for Written in Stone.
- Enjoy eight (8) additional complimentary tickets for other WOW Festival shows of your choice.
- You will work with a dedicated concierge to customize your weekend itinerary – including special events, free and paid ticketed performances.
Exclusive Invitations & Acknowledgments
- Invitation to WOW Happy Hour hosted by Alexandria Real Estate in early October, with artist chat led by Teresa Sapien, WOW Festival Producer.
- WOW Kickoff Party for VIPs generously hosted by M.K. Envision Galleries, Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm.
- WOW Sparkling Brunch, generously hosted by Banyan Kitchen & Café, Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am.
- WOW Closing Toast, Sunday, October 20, 8:00 pm.
- Listing as a WOW Festival Sponsor on Written in Stone event signage and dedicated web page, plus the supporters’ page of WOW Festival website.
2019/2020 Season Long Benefits
Donors who contribute $2,500+ annually are invited to join our Actors’ Circle, which includes:
- Concierge Ticketing for Playhouse productions and access to purchase two house seats per show, based on availability.
- Invitations to select readings, workshops, and final dress rehearsals so you can enjoy access to the creative process in developing new works.
- Additionally, you will be invited to two (2) select Opening Night celebrations featuring fabulous hospitality with the cast and crew.
About Written in Stone
Hidden corners of Stone Brewing’s Liberty Station Bistro & Gardens serve as the setting for five new 10-minute plays. Audiences will travel to five locations and witness stories that were inspired there and penned by Playhouse-commissioned playwrights Mashuq Denn, Shairi Engle, Frank Katasse, Daria Miyeko Marinelli and Marisela Orta.
“WOW Fan Club” Sponsor: $1,000
Fair Market Value of $128.00 for two (2) tickets to four (4) productions (or one [1] ticket to eight [8] productions)
Concierge Ticketing & VIP Priority Access
- Receive eight (8) complimentary tickets for the WOW Festival shows.
- You will work with a dedicated concierge to customize your weekend itinerary – including special events, free and paid ticketed performances.
Exclusive Invitations & Acknowledgments
- Invitation to WOW Happy Hour hosted by Alexandria Real Estate in early October, with artist chat led by Teresa Sapien, WOW Festival Producer.
- WOW Kickoff Party for VIPs generously hosted by M.K. Envision Galleries, Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm.
- WOW Sparkling Brunch, generously hosted by Banyan Kitchen & Café, Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am.
- Listing as a WOW Fan Club sponsor on the supporters’ page of WOW Festival website.
2019/2020 Season Long Benefits
Donors who contribute $1,000+ annually are invited to join our Inner Circle, which includes:
- Concierge Ticketing for Playhouse productions and access to purchase two house seats per show, based on availability.
- Invitations to attend two Inner Circle cocktail parties per season.
- Season-long visibility on the donors’ page in the theatre program.
Notable WOW Festival Projects
The following list of performances have limited capacity and will be the most in-demand shows of the weekend. Your Playhouse Concierge will work with you to determine the best itinerary that fits your interests and schedule. Tickets are subject to availability.
- As Far As My Fingertips Take Me by Tania El Khoury (priority for $5,000 Super-Fan)
- Calafia at Liberty by Wetsuit Collective (priority for $2,500 donors)
- Hall Pass by Blindspot Collective
- Hidden Stories by Begat Theater
- How High the Moon by Mike Sears
- Ikaros by Third Rail Projects
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream by San Diego Ballet
- PDA by People of Interest
- Las Quinceañeras by Optika Moderna/ David Israel Reynoso
- Senior Prom by San Diego Dance Theater
- She Buried the Pistol by The Hearth Theater
- Without a Net by Malashock Dance
- Written in Stone by Backyard Renaissance Theatre (priority for $2,500 donors)
To join this insider circle of WOW Festival supporters (and have the best possible WOW experience), contact Cristina Hernandez at [email protected] or (858) 228-3089.
The Artist Experience: $500
Fair Market Value of $96
A gift of $500 offers local artists the opportunity to experience a workshop led by one of the international companies during the festival. In appreciation for supporting the artist experience, you’ll receive:
- Thursday/Friday WOW Festival Package
- Two complimentary tickets to three (3) paid performances.(Book on 10/17 and 10/18).
- Invitation for two to attend our VIP Kickoff Party on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm.
OR
- Saturday/Sunday WOW Festival Package
- Two complimentary tickets to three (3) paid performances. (Book on 10/19 and 10/20).
- Invitation for two (2) to attend our VIP Closing Party on Sunday, October 20 at 8:00 pm.
PLUS all of the benefits listed below.
WOW Insider Circle: $250
A gift of $250 provides one night of housing for an out-of-town artist.In appreciation, you’ll receive:
- An invitation for two (2) to attend our WOW Festival Happy Hour, hosted by Alexandria Real Estate in early October, date TBA. Increase your excitement for the WOW Festival with an engaging overview by WOW Festival Producer, Teresa Sapien, and special guest artists.
PLUS all of the benefits listed below.
WOW Supporter: $100
A gift of $100 helps to bring immersive art to San Diego. In appreciation, you’ll receive:
- Listing as a donor on the WOW Festival website.
- One (1) WOW Festival beach/lawn seating mat, available for pick up on-site.
If you have any questions or are interested in donating at any of the levels above, please contact Cristina Hernandez, Individual Giving Manager at (858) 228-3089 or [email protected].
Corporate Opportunities
WOW Show Lead Sponsor: $5,000
Let your company be in the spotlight by becoming a the Lead Sponsor of a WOW Festival production. Benefits include:
Exclusive naming and logo recognition as Lead Sponsor on your WOW production
Logo recognition in WOW Festival program book, on-site signage and website
Invitation for two (2) to all WOW VIP events
Concierge ticketing for WOW Festival shows
Twelve (12) tickets to La Jolla Playhouse main-stage 2019/2020 Season
20% corporate discount on tickets for La Jolla Playhouse productions
The opportunity to host one (1) pre‐performance reception and/or backstage tour at La Jolla Playhouse complex
WOW Show Co-Sponsor: $2,500
Play a key role in bringing a WOW Festival show to life by becoming a WOW Show Co-Sponsor. Benefits include:
Naming and logo recognition as Co-Sponsor on your WOW production
Logo recognition in WOW Festival program book, on-site signage and website
Invitation for two (2) to all WOW VIP events
Four (4) tickets to La Jolla Playhouse main-stage 2019/2020 Season
20% corporate discount on tickets for La Jolla Playhouse productions
WOW Weekend Sponsor: $1,000
Support WOW Festival programming all weekend long!
Logo recognition in WOW Festival program book, on-site signage and website
Invitation for two (2) to all WOW VIP events
Two (2) tickets to La Jolla Playhouse main-stage 2019/2020 Season
20% corporate discount on tickets for La Jolla Playhouse productions
For sponsorship package details contact Adeline Duke at [email protected] or (858) 228-3081.
