THEATRE CALGARY

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2020 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

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A Christmas Carol: Keeping The Tradition AliveIn 2019, Theatre Calgary welcomed nearly 20,000patrons through our doors during the 36-show runof A Christmas Carol. This year, in response toCOVID-19, and to adapt to our current environment,we are excited to offer Calgarians the chance toenjoy a newly adapted online version of A ChristmasCarol from the comfort of their own homes.

Directed by Stafford Arima, this reimagined, madefor digital, production has been filmed with a cast ofthree including Stephen Hair, Marshall VielleNatay'ao'tako and Jamie Tognazzini, who willundoubtedly fill the hearts of young and old with thespirit of Christmas.

Join the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, andFuture as we take Ebenezer Scrooge on a journeythrough time from darkness to light in thisremarkable and inspiring online adaption of aholiday favorite.

While the health and safety of all Calgarians hasmade us physically distant, the arts community isfinding new and innovative ways to bring us alltogether over the holiday season. For A ChristmasCarol, this means audiences will have theopportunity to come together to view a timelessclassic with their families and friends.

Snuggle up beside the fireplace, pour some hotchocolate and share the Christmas spirit with familyand friends. We are also working with our restaurantpartners to provide options for traditional Christmasturkey dinners with all the trimmings that can bedelivered to your home – to enhance your holidayexperience.

Performances will be available from December 11 –31, 2020 and can be booked and viewed at a timethat is convenient for you and your guests.

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We look to community leaders like yourself whounderstand the importance of arts and culture in ourcity and are committed to ensuring this long-timetradition lives on this holiday season. A ChristmasCarol has been a staple in the Calgary community formany years, and we invite you to join us on thisjourney.

By partnering with Theatre Calgary, you will be:

• Providing the community an opportunity to cometogether to enjoy theatre during a time when theyare forced to be physically distance.

• Providing opportunities for local artists to performtheir work while our physical space is closed.

• Giving families and friends an avenue to celebratethis 34 year holiday tradition together in a timewhen social distancing is keeping them apart.

• Profiling your organization as a community leaderwho supports arts and culture in these challengingtimes.

• Highlighting your organization as a leader ininnovation and creativity to bring art to life overthe holiday season with this timeless familytradition during these unprecedented times.

• Show your appreciation to your own community ofclients and staff with safe holiday experiences thatwon’t be forgotten.

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Theatre Calgary knows organizations like yoursunderstands the value of arts and culture in our city.We invite you to join us as a community leader bysupporting A Christmas Carol. Never has it been moreimportant to support the arts and to highlight yoursupport for the community and local artists thisholiday season. In return, Theatre Calgary will proudlyoffer your company unparalleled opportunities.

Our Collaborative Impact

Partnership Opportunities

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELPartner$2,500

Supporter$5,000

Production$10,000

Community$15,000

Corporate Title$25,000

Corporate Branding:Company logo on Theatre Calgary’s website with a link to your website X X X X X

Company logo on post show credits during the run of the production X X X X

One thank you post in Theatre Calgary’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) reaching over 30,000 followers

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Company logo in Theatre Calgary’s annual report X X X XSigned A Christmas Carol poster from Stephen Hair X X XOne company feature in Theatre Calgary's weekly Newsletter to be distributed to 19,000 patrons.

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Company logo on targeted subscriber emails promoting the event to Theatre Calgary's database

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Blog recognition in ‘Back Stage Stories’ highlighting your organization as a community leader to be displayed on Theatre Calgary's website.

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Company recognition in post show emails to all patrons recognizing your orgranization as the Title Corporate Sponsor.

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Company logo on A Christmas Carol posters as Corporate Title Sponsor. X

Employee Engagement, Entertainment and Hosting:Digital access to watch A Christmas Carol during the run of the show (December 11 - December 31, 2020)

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Tickets to Fireside Spirit Event with Theatre Calgary's production crew and cast.

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Opportunity to provide meals to your guests through our restaurant partners special offers (at cost to Sponsor)

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Opportunity to offer branded company treats to your guests (at cost to sponsor)

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Opportunity to host a private zoom meeting with members of our cast, creative and production teams for you and your guests pre or post show (date to be confirmed by Theatre Calgary's Production Team).

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Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

Theatre Calgary is the most recognizable arts and culture icon in our vibrant city—and one of Calgary’s mosttreasured gems. For 53 years, we have focused our energy on providing the community with the finest qualityproductions. We strongly believe it is our responsibility to ensure that art lives on, artists have the opportunities toperform, and patrons can enjoy world class theatre. We are finding creative and innovative ways to continue tobring our art to life in these unusual and uncertain times.

Contact Us For more information, please contact Audrey Bessey, Manager Corporate Sponsorship, at 403-970-9722 oremail: abessey@theatrecalgary.com .

If you are looking for an opportunity to reward your employees or clients this holiday season, considerpurchasing our online Christmas Carol vouchers ($25 per household) that can be viewed from the comfort oftheir homes. For more information, please contact our Audience Services team at groups@theatrecalgary.comor call 403-294-7447.

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