Donor Benefits

FRIENDS OF THE OPERA

 

Enthusiast $25

  • Receive the latest news on the Opera's community events, special programs, and ticket offers

Contributor $100

  • Friends Ticket Service - special consideration for ticketing, seating, and exchange requests
  • Pre-season private sale - opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public for access to the best seats
  • Two enrollments in Between the Notes - an interactive lecture series

Supporter $300
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • Invitation to the Friends Vocal Recital featuring a principal artist

Sustainer $500
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • Recognition of your gift in the Friends section of production programs for one full year
  • Invitation for two to attend a dress rehearsal

Partner $1,000
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • Invitation for two to the General Director’s Backstage Tour of the Academy of Music
  • Dress rehearsal passes (four per season)

 

PATRON PROGRAM

In addition to priority subscription seating and additional ticket purchases, members of the Patron Program receive:

Bronze Patron $2,000
All of the Friends of the Opera privileges listed, plus:

  • Patron VIP ticket service. Personalized concierge service with dedicated phone line for priority in ticketing, seating, and exchange requests
  • Handling fees waived on single ticket purchases and exchanges
  • Pre-season private sale - opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public for access to the best seats
  • Champagne Intermission Receptions in the Academy Ballroom and Tier One Lounge
  • VIP coat check and private restrooms
  • Patron Travel Program -  join the Opera on group destination opera trips
  • Season Prelude – a reception featuring a musical presentation with selections from the new season
  • Meet the Artists – an intimate reception with the cast of a current production
  • Recognition in the Bronze Patron section of the performance program  
  • Two guest passes for intermission receptions  
  • Four enrollments in Between the Notes - an interactive lecture series
  • Dress rehearsal passes (six per season)

Silver Patron $5,000
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • Increased ticket priority
  • Director's Salon - an event in a private home featuring a presentation from the creative team behind the current production
  • Invitation to a working rehearsal
  • Four guest passes for intermission receptions
  • Recognition in the Silver Patron section of the performance program

Gold Patron $7,500
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • Increased ticket priority
  • Pre-performance dinner or brunch with General Director David Devan
  • Six guest passes for intermission receptions
  • Recognition in the Gold Patron section of the performance program

Diamond Patron $10,000
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • First priority in subscription seating, box seat purchases, and premium seat change requests
  • Executive Travel Program - join the General Director, board members, and/or Artistic Staff on Opera Philadelphia travel engagements such as hearing singers, attending productions, etc.
  • Access to a private reception in the Ormandy Room for Academy of Music productions and Tier One for Perelman Theater productions following each performance with the cast
  • Invitation to the Cast Party held on opening night of each production
  • Eight guest passes for intermission receptions
  • Recognition in the Diamond Patron section of the performance program
  • Opportunity to join the General Director's Council

Platinum Patron $15,000
All of the privileges listed above, plus:

  • First priority in subscription seating, box seat purchases, and premium seat change requests.
  • Ten guest passes for intermission receptions
  • Recognition in the Platinum Patron section of the performance program
  • Opportunity to join the General Director's Council