Sponsorships are a key means for maintaining and building the Theatre’s Capacity – defraying the costs of producing and maintaining affordable prices; raising the level of operation; extending the sphere of influence; and, making plans for expansion.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre has three sponsorship categories, Season, Production and Event Sponsorships.

Season Sponsorships
Season sponsors underwrite and lend their name to an entire season of plays. Due recognition is given in all seasonal promotion, advertising, releases. Public Service Announcements, and Internet Communications, including recognition on the Detroit Repertory Theatre website. Season Sponsorships begin at $50,000

Production Sponsorships
Production Sponsors designate funds to specific plays within a season. Sponsors receive credit in all production or event promotion, including programs, advertising, releases, Public Service Announcements, stories and internet communications.

Production sponsorships range from $25,000 or above for Exclusive Sponsorships to as low as $2,500 for Co-Sponsorships.

Event Sponsorships
The Repertory conducts three major fundraising events during the course of a year. The levels of Event Sponsorships range from a Master Sponsorship of is $15,000 or more to as low as $250 for a Personal Sponsorship. Due recognition is given in all event promotion including recognition on the Detroit Repertory Theatre website.

November Event
Annual Black Tie Benefit and Awards Night
This annual event is a gathering of corporate and civic dignitaries and loyal Detroit Repertory supporters to celebrate and honor the best performances by Repertory artists over the previous season. The funds raised are designated to the Detroit Repertory Theatre Capacity Building Program.

February Event
Annual Board of Trustees Patron Award Red Night
A time each year when civic minded Detroiters who love and support the Detroit Repertory Theatre wear something Red and come home to party, introduce new friends to the Rep and honor the Irma Wertz Patron of the Year. Monies raised are used for repair and maintenance, purchase of additional assets, and for renovation and expansion.

June Event
Annual T. O. Andrus Memorial Foundation Fundraising Event
The late T.O Andrus, Ph.D. was a founder of the Repertory and Professor in Wayne State University's Theatre Department. Technical theatre was his first love. Funds are raised to help support designers and technicians as they pursue a life in professional theatre. The fund is the only one of its kind in Michigan.

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