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Your gift keeps us singing
Lend your voice to our season
As a Florentine Opera friend, you support our creative process.
Through your generous support we continue to provide inspiring productions and other opera programs for adults and children. Your contribution not only promotes the cultural vitality of our region, it, quite literally, brings opera to life – the combination of orchestral music, theater and voices that create a dramatic experience second to none.
New this season, we are pleased to offer four Affinity Groups.
Socialize and learn while connecting to the Florentine Opera by joining one of our interest groups. As a member, you will enjoy unique benefits including special outings to opera performances and events, exclusive opportunities to connect with artistic and creative staff and unique receptions just for group members. Affinity Group membership is available to Annual Campaign donors of $50 or more. Members pay an additional $125 fee to join each group. A gift of $450 or more gives you membership in all four groups – a savings of $50! The membership contribution fee includes free admission to most events.
Milwaukee Opera Revue
Enjoy outings to opera performances in the Milwaukee area, including the Met HD broadcast of Carmen on January 16, 2010, the Metropolitan Opera auditions and recital, the Florentine Opera’s own High School Masterclass program and other special performances in the region.
Italian Opera Amici
Benvenuti! Gather for exclusive events related to the Florentine’s all-new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto.
Family Opera Fun
Connection your family to our young stars in the Opera Studio program with a 45-minute performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. Meet the cast at a post-performance cookie reception and hear the participants in the High School Masterclass program.
New American Opera Friends
Connection with new repertoire and the creative team for the Midwest premiere of Elmer Gantry and get insider information on plans for the Florentine’s world premiere of Rio de Sangre in 2010.
With questions about the Annual Campaign and the Affinity Groups, contact Chris Zello, Annual Campaign Manager, at 414-225-1945.
The Florentine Opera appreciates your support and is pleased to offer the following cumulative donor benefits:
Benefactor ($150 - $299)
Recognition in performance program books. (Gift increases of $50 or more over last season will be highlighted.)
Sustainer ($300 - $499)
Invitation to Annual Meeting
Leader ($500 - $2,499)
Complimentary Champagne Reception during performance intermission
Overture Circle ($2,500 - $9,999)
Two dress rehearsal passes to each production
Complimentary libretto in advance of the performance, upon request
Aria Society Sponsor's Circle ($10,000+)
Information about benefits, including complimentary parking and private events, is available upon request.
Several benefits listed above have a fair market value. Should you elect to accept the benefit, the value is not tax-deductible. At the $1,000 level, the value of the benefits is $70; at the $5,000 level, the value is $150, and at the $10,000 level, the value is $165.
Membership levels include total gifts to the Annual Campaign.
