Our sponsors receive prominent mention in our printed materials, radio advertising and receive individual recognition on-stage at performances. Maine State Ballet offers sponsorship by season or performance. Custom packages are also available. 

Our 2012 Season
Swan Lake - March 31st & April 1st - Merrill Auditorium
Paquita & The Poet's Love - August 10, 11 & 17,18 - Maine State Ballet Theater
Can Can Parisien - October 6, 12 & 13 - Maine State Ballet
The Nutcracker - November 24-30, December 1-2 - Merrill Auditorium
The Magic Toy Shop - December 8 & 15

Sponsorship levels/offerings include:
Season
Nutcracker
Nutcracker Co-Sponsor
Backstage at Nutcracker Student Shows
Performance Sponsor of Maine State Ballet Theater productions
Swan Lake at Merrill Auditorium production
Maine State School for the Performing Arts Recital at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, May 18-19
Special Events

Sponsor Information:

Season Sponsor - $ 7,500
• On-stage announcement of season sponsorship prior to every performance
• Complimentary tickets to performances (tickets to Maine State Ballet Theater shows upon
request; 24 tickets to evening performances of The Nutcracker; 16 tickets to Swan Lake matinees)
• Ad in performance programs
• Logo recognition in performance programs as a season sponsor (All shows)
• Name mention in radio spots (The Nutcracker & Swan Lake)
• Logo in performance print media including direct mail, posters, newspapers (All shows)
• Logo included on front page of Maine State Ballet website with link
• Prominent signage in Merrill Auditorium during Nutcracker performance dates (7 shows),
Swan Lake (2 shows)
• Prominent signage in Maine State Ballet Lobby throughout year (reaching families of 500 dance
students and patrons of all Maine State Ballet Theater performances)

Performance Sponsor - The Nutcracker - $ 5,500
• On-stage announcement of sponsorship prior to every Nutcracker performance (7 shows)
• Complimentary tickets (24 tickets to evening performances)
• Color ad in performance program with distribution over 8,000
• Logo recognition in performance program
• Name mention in radio spots
• Logo included in all performance print media including direct mail, posters, newspapers
• Logo included on front page of Maine State Ballet website with link
• Prominent signage in Merrill Auditorium during performance dates

Performance Sponsor - Swan Lake - $ 2,500
• On-stage announcement of sponsorship prior to to each Swan Lake performance (2 shows)
• Complimentary tickets (16 tickets to matinee performances)
• Color ad in performance program
• Logo recognition in performance program
• Name mention in radio spots
• Logo included in all performance print media including direct mail, posters, newspapers
• Logo included on front page of Maine State Ballet website with link
• Prominent signage in Merrill Auditorium during performance dates

Support from businesses like yours is vital to keep the performing arts robust and healthy in our community.

Thank you for your consideration and please contact Maine State Ballet at 207.781.7672 for more information on sponsorship opportunities and benefits.