Corporate Sponsorship

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With the generous support of corporate sponsors, OTSL has become one of the region’s leading cultural institutions, generating positive national attention for St. Louis.

Each year, Opera Theatre attracts audiences from up to 48 states, multiple continents, and every zip code in the St. Louis region. In addition, OTSL is regularly featured in numerous national and international publications, including The New York Times, London’s Financial Times, the Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis welcomes corporate sponsors who share our commitment to establishing St. Louis as a cultural center for innovation and quality.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities start at $500 and may be directed to support:

Joshua Blue (Rinuccio) waves the will he has just found above the hands of his relatives in Gianni Schicchi (2021).

Opera Theatre Performances

Sponsor festival season productions, artists, costumes and scenic design, or OTSL’s unique performance events throughout the year. Sponsorship can include opportunities to entertain clients and to interact with OTSL’s audience and donors.

Education and Community Engagement Programs

Each year, OTSL’s education and outreach programs reach 9,000 K-12 students in 21 local school districts, and 4,000 adults throughout the St. Louis region. With expanded digital education programming, we have introduced opera to 87,000 students across all 50 states and 5 countries. Your sponsorship helps encourage students to discover their own creativity and means of expression — two qualities that are essential to building our community.

Special Events

Sponsor our company’s major fundraising events, including our annual Holiday Celebration and Spring Gala.

Corporate Benefits

Benefits and recognition for Opera Theatre’s corporate sponsors are tailored to meet your objectives, and can include:

Inclusion on print and digital collateral
Recognition in theater signage and projected text screens
Client cultivation opportunities
Invitations to exclusive OTSL events throughout the year
Employee and client ticket discounts

For more information, contact us at lschulte@opera-stl.org or (314) 963-4227.

Nero and Poppea cuddle on a table during The Coronation of Poppea (2019).

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