ARLINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

2011 – 2012 PERFORMANCE SEASON 9 SHOWS – May, 2011 – May, 2012 http://act.arlington.ma.us/

ACT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Arlington Children’s Theatre is to embrace, enrich, educate and entertain children and their families, within the Boston area, through its commitment to a unique, quality theatre program. Non profit status information and annual operating budget can be provided upon request.

ACT SHOW DETAILS • There are 20-100 children involved in each ACT show • ACT families come from over 20 Massachusetts communities • 170 – 350 audience members attend each ACT performance • There are typically 3 performances per show • Musicals typically attract 1,400 audience members per show • Plays typically attract 500 audience members per show • ACT shows offer an affordable, accessible theater experience for children of all ages and backgrounds • ACT annually produces 9 shows, 10 workshops, seasonal vacation programs, and private coaching

Looking ahead, we are fully committed to continuing to offer children the chance to participate in live theater. We offer low participation fees for all of our programs to ensure all children will be able to participate without regard to cost. For those unable to pay, we offer full financial assistance. Please support ACT and help us continue to provide low-cost, accessible theater for children of all ages and backgrounds by becoming a sponsor today.

To confirm your participation or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Cutler at: 781-454-7742 or [email protected]

ARLINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

2011 – 2012 PERFORMANCE SEASON 9 SHOWS – May, 2011 – May, 2012 http://act.arlington.ma.us/

PRESENTING SPONSOR Limited to one sponsor Cash Contribution of $12,000 General Sponsor Rights and Benefits: • • •

Sole Presenting Sponsor of the 2011/2012 ACT season from May, 2011 – May, 2012 (9 shows) Opportunity for three year contract term with exclusive negotiation period for a subsequent term Right to pass through pre-approved benefits to an approved partner

Pre-show Benefits: • • • • • • •

Promotional benefits start immediately and continue through the season Logo on ACT season brochure (sponsorship must be confirmed in August, 2011) Acknowledgement in press releases and media announcements ACT season will be promoted as, “season presented by: sponsoring organization” Sponsor logo and company description with reciprocal link included on ACT web site Sponsor logo and company description with reciprocal link in ACT newsletter (monthly distribution to over 400 individuals) Sponsor logo on all show posters

Performance Day Benefits: • • • • • • • •

4 tickets per performance Verbal recognition from the stage at the start of each show Display table in public area with sponsor branding materials/promotional items Banner hung in theater lobby during the 2011 – 2012 season (banner provided by sponsor) One full page premium placement advertisement in each program Sponsor logo on cast and crew t-shirts Sponsor logo on show tickets Opportunity to distribute a gift item to all audience members during each performance

To confirm your participation or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Cutler at: 781-454-7742 or [email protected]

ARLINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

2011 – 2012 PERFORMANCE SEASON 9 SHOWS – May, 2011 – May, 2012 http://act.arlington.ma.us/

SEASONAL SPONSOR Limited to two sponsors per season (Fall, Winter, Summer – 3 shows per season*) Cash Contribution of $5,000 General Sponsor Rights and Benefits: • • •

Co-sponsor of fall, winter or summer season Opportunity for three year contract term with exclusive negotiation period for a subsequent term Right to pass through pre-approved benefits to an approved partner

Pre-show Benefits: • • • •

Promotional benefits start immediately and continue through the season Acknowledgement in press releases and media announcements Sponsor logo and company description with reciprocal link included on sponsored show web sites Logo on all sponsored show posters

Performance Day Benefits: • • • • •

2 tickets per performance Verbal recognition from the stage at the start of each sponsored show Display table in public area with sponsor branding materials/promotional items Half page advertisement in each sponsored show program (summer season has one program that includes 3 shows) Opportunity to distribute a gift item to all audience members during each performance

*ACT produces three plays in the fall season and musicals in summer and winter

To confirm your participation or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Cutler at: 781-454-7742 or [email protected]

ARLINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

2011 – 2012 PERFORMANCE SEASON 9 SHOWS – May, 2011 – May, 2012 http://act.arlington.ma.us/

SHOW SPONSOR Musical Sponsor Cash Contribution of $2,000 Play Sponsor

Cash Contribution of $1,000 Pre-show Benefits: • • • •

Promotional benefits start immediately and continue through the season Acknowledgement in press releases and media announcements Sponsor logo and company description with reciprocal link included on sponsored show web site Logo on all sponsored show posters

Performance Day Benefits: • • • •

2 tickets per performance Verbal recognition from the stage at the start of each sponsored show Half page advertisement in each sponsored show program ((summer season has one program that includes 3 shows) Opportunity to distribute a gift item to all audience members during each performance

To confirm your participation or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Cutler at: 781-454-7742 or [email protected]

2010 – 2011 PERFORMANCE SEASON 9 SHOWS – September, 2010 – May, 2011 http://act.arlington.ma.us/

CREATIVE STAFF Colleen Rua, Artistic Director Colleen was featured on stage in ACT’s first season in 1991. Since then she has acted and directed with Bostonbased theatres and universities and has worked with ACT for 8 years, serving as Artistic Director for the past 3 years. Colleen is currently completing her PhD in Drama from Tufts University.

Cory D’Arco Cory is a soprano with over ten years of stage experience. She joined the ACT community in 2008, vocal coaching Little Shop of Horrors, West Side Story, Godspell, Urinetown, Cabaret, and music directing Honk!Jr. She also works for The Lexington Players, and is the co-founder and artistic director of Lights Up Theatre in Wakefield. Cory is currently earning her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Gordon College.

Brendan Kenney Brendan has been working with ACT for three seasons. He is a pianist, organist and flautist and has performed with various bands and pit orchestras across the North Shore. Brendan is currently the Music Director and Conductor for the theatre programs at Arlington Children’s Theatre, Wakefield High School, and Lights Up Theatre. Brendan is a Sign Language Interpretation major at Northern Essex Community College and plans on continuing to pursue his Music Education degree upon graduating from NECC.

Matthew Lundeen Matt is resident stage manager and a board member for Arlington Children's Theatre. While working with the children's theatre, Matt has directed, stage managed and choreographed several productions over the last six years. Matt also teaches several workshops throughout the theatre season such as Shakespeare and Acting. When he is not working on a production, Matt can be found in the second grade of Stratton Elementary School where he is a teaching assistant and theatre workshop leader. Matt holds a BA in Theatre Performance from Suffolk University and is currently working on his Master's of Education at Lesley University.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jackie Daley, President Lisa Davenport, Vice President Matthew Lundeen, Vice President Norton Allen, Treasurer, Webmaster Mary Frances Gydus, Assistant Treasurer Julie Nash, Secretary Andy Atkins Paul Buckley

Diane Clinton Elizabeth Cutler Lisa D'Angelo Rachel Hyde Gretchen LaPan Kathy Perkins

To confirm your participation or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Cutler at: 781-454-7742 or [email protected]