Opera Theatre St. Louis


Become A Member
Friends of the Festival

We invite you to join Opera Theatre's membership group, Friends of the Festival, with a gift of $50 or more and enjoy the year-round opera experience.  In addition to receiving special perks just for Friends, you will help sustain OTSL's commitment to artistic excellence and adventurous repertory.  Ticket revenue covers only 26% of annual operating expenses, so we rely on the generosity of Friends of the Festival to bridge the gap and continue our tradition of sound fiscal management.

Levels of Giving

Please click on a level below to see associated benefits.

$25,000+ Chairman's Circle
$10,000 Sponsor
$  7,500 Producer
$  5,000 Benefactor
$  2,500 Guarantor
$  1,000 Director's Circle
$     500 Patron
$     250 Contributor
$     100 Associate
$       75 Friends (Family)
$       50 Friend (Individual)

 
 Friends of the Festival enjoy a Levy Master Class featuring the late Jerry Hadley.
Photo by Ken Howard.

Ways to Give

Online:

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Mail:
    Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
    Friends of the Festival
    P.O. Box 191910
    St. Louis, MO  63119

Phone:
    Call the Development Department at (314) 963-4228.



Friend/Friends

  • FREE members-only Holiday Concert, featuring the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Artists-in-Residence.
  • Free backstage tour of the Loretto-Hilton Center or the Sally S. Levy Opera Center.
  • Free subscription to E-News, Opera Theatre's email service, which includes special ticket offers, updates on season artists and video previews.
  • Special discounts at the Opera Boutique and on admission to select season events.
  • Volunteer opportunities in the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Guild.

Associate
All of the above, plus...

  • FREE, members-only season preview, offering a sneak peak at the sets, costumes and special effects created by OTSL's talented Production Artists.
  • Special discounts on admission to operas for young people and other education activities.
  • Advance notice of Single Ticket Sales and priority handling of single ticket orders.
  • Recognition in the Season Program Book.
  • Invitations to Opera Theatre's premier social events and national and international opera tours accompanied by Opera Theatre's General Director.

Contributor
All of the above, plus...

  • Two free reserved passes to attend your choice of four final dress rehearsals, subject to availability.
  • Priority placement on the waiting list for sold-out performances.
  • Free admission to the Levy Master Classes featuring Gerdine Young Artists.
  • Free copy of Opera Theatre's Annual Report.

Patron
All of the above, plus...

  • Two additional free reserved passes (a total of four) to your choice of four final dress rehearsals, subject to availability.
  • All ticket exchange handling fees waived when exchange is made at least 48 hours before a performance, subject to availability.
  • Priority handling of requests for seating upgrades.
  • Review packet at the end of the season with a sampling of national and international press reviews.

Director's Circle
All of the above, plus...

  • Pre-performance dinner under the tent with the General Director and season artists.
  • Free parking in the Big Bend parking lot east of the theater.
  • Recognition on the plaque in the Loretto-Hilton Center lobby.
  • Recognition in Opera Theatre's Annual Report.

 

  Guarantor
All of the above, plus...
  • Free parking in the Music Building lot.
  • Free season poster.
  • Exclusive "hotline" to the box office for special ticket requests.
  • Two additional free reserved passes (six total) to your choice of four final dress rehearsals, subject to availability.

Benefactor
All of the above, plus...

  • Free reserved VIP parking.
  • Free season libretti.
  • Four free "Club Box" seats (a maximum of two per performance) upon request and subject to availability.
  • Two additional free reserved passes (eight total) to your choice of final dress rehearsals upgraded to priority seating, subject to availability.

Producer
All of the above, plus...

  • An opportunity to shadow a member of the production staff during a rehearsal or performance for a one-on-one "behind the scenes" experience tailored to your interests.
  • Ten dress rehearsal passes to be distributed to a school or educational institution of your choice.

Sponsor
All of the above, plus...

  • Two additional "Club Box" seats (a maximum of two per performance) for a total of six, upon request and subject to availabilty.
  • VIP ticket concierge service, offering assistance in purchasing tickets at other opera companies.

Chairman's Circle
All of the above, plus...

  • A special event hosted by the General Director.
  • Program Book acknowledgment of main season support (on one of four opera title pages).
  • Two additional "Club Box" seats (a maximum of two per performance) for a total of eight, upon request and subject to availability.

 Friends membership benefits are based on a yearly gift to OTSL's operating fund and are renewed annually. The market value of certain benefits may reduce the tax deductibility of your gift.