Corporate sponsorship opportunities

Each Southern Theater season, program, and production offers unique opportunities for corporate sponsorship.

Three levels of corporate giving

TOP TIER: Full season sponsor – 35 individual productions; 102 performances

The Southern’s eclectic season offers one of the most exciting schedules of dance, music and theater in the country. From hip-hop dance to ballroom, classical music to indie-rock, physical theater to experimental performance, the consistency is in the world-class quality and pushing-the-envelope nature of the work presented.

TIER TWO: Program sponsor – 4 options

• Dance program sponsor – 14 productions; 50 performances
  The Southern has long been considered home for innovative and original dance in the Twin Cities. Ballet, contemporary dance and post-modern, ballroom, Bharatanatyam, African, and infusions of every type and shape make up the Southern's vibrant dance season.
• Music program sponsor – 13 productions; 26 performances
  “The art world’s freshest, most celebrated acts now have a Twin Cities venue every bit as cool as they are,” said Minnesota Monthly, naming the Southern Theater “Best new-music venue” (2009). From avant-garde to classical chamber, the Southern is fast becoming one of the most important venues for new music in the Midwest, and certainly the most atmospheric.
• Theater program sponsor – 5 productions; 24 performances
  Theater productions at the Southern Theater are characterized by their originality and outstanding & unique artistic vision. These productions exemplify the most exciting, innovative and modern forms of staging and theatrical storytelling on the local and national stage. Whether new adaptations, re-imaginings of the great classics or ground breaking world premiere original projects, the Southern Theater theatrical programming exemplifies courageous artistry and provides a home for bold, visionary theater-makers that strive for a pure and powerful shared experience between spectator and performer.
• Family series sponsor – 4 productions; 5 performances
  The family series this season includes the Bunny Clogs’ Halloween costume & dance party for kids, Mu Daiko’s Taiko Caravan, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre’s Tra Ti Ti Tran Tran Toro puppet show, and a new holiday tale told by Jon Ferguson Theater.

TIER THREE: Production sponsor

Sponsor any single production or project

Corporate sponsorship benefits

Sponsorship of Southern Theater programs and events means:

• A partnership with a nationally recognized organization for bold and inventive dance, music and theater
• Targeted visibility and corporate recognition
• An association with quality, innovation, excellence and originality
• Direct access to an influential audience

Sponsorship benefits can include:

• On and off-site marketing opportunities
• Opportunities for product display and sampling
• Branding/naming opportunities in radio and print advertising, with use of logo
• Branding/naming opportunities on collateral materials, including season brochures, performance programs, mailings, flyers and posters
• Opportunity to use the Southern Theater’s name in corporate advertising
• Opportunities for corporate and client entertaining
• Complimentary tickets to sponsored events

Corporate Entertaining

Corporate partners have access to the Southern Theater for private entertaining events. We can accommodate groups of 10 to 200 for a variety of pre- or post-performance receptions, cocktail parties and more. In addition, artist appearances may be possible on occasion. Our development department can assist corporate sponsors in planning events as well as facilitating catering, rentals, staff support and live entertainment.

The Southern and the corporate partner mutually agree upon special corporate entertaining events at the Southern Theater. We welcome opportunities to discuss and design events for sponsors interested in meeting a variety of objectives.

Contact

Sponsorships at the Southern Theater are tailored to meet a wide range of marketing and promotional needs. The Southern’s Development and Marketing & Communications staff look forward to working closely with you to insure that your sponsorship meets your corporate objectives.

We welcome your further exploration of a mutually beneficial partnership, and invite your comments and questions. For further information, please contact Kate Nordstrum, kate at southerntheater.org at 612.340.0155 ext. 314.