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With ticket revenues covering only one-third of the annual expenses, Chicago Opera Theater would not exist without the generous support of its family and friends.

We thank you with these exciting benefits:

Supernumerary $50.00
  • A subscription to COT’s e-newsletter Highnotes
• Recognition on website
• Advanced program notes via E-mail
• Invitation to a COT Young Artist recital
Ensemble Circle $100.00
  • Above benefits plus…
• Advanced notice of single ticket sales and special events
• Recognition in Season Program Book
Comprimario Circle $250.00
  • Above benefits plus…
• Complimentary invitation to the Season Preview Reception where guests meet artists and designers of the upcoming Season
• Two complimentary Main Floor tickets to one dress rehearsal
• Invitation to Fall Special Event (purchase required)
Understudy Circle $500.00
  • Above benefits plus…
• Two complimentary Main Floor tickets to an additional dress rehearsal (two total rehearsals)
• Invitation for two to be guests at one Opera Bites Dinner and Conversation with Directors and Designers before a final dress rehearsal
• One pass for two to attend the VIP Donor Room at the Harris Theater for an evening during COT’s 2010 Season
• Invitation to the Annual Gala, COT’s premiere social event (purchase required)
Starring Role $1,000.00
  • Above benefits plus…
• Two complimentary Main Floor tickets to an additional dress rehearsal (three total rehearsals)
• Invitation for two to be guests at an additional Opera Bites Dinner and conversation with Directors and Designers before a final dress rehearsal (two total)
• Recognition in Harris Theater Lobbies & VIP Donor Room
• Unlimited access to the VIP Donor Room at the Harris Theater during the Season for you and a guest. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments pre-performance and at intermission.
• Invitation for two to one Cast Party following Opening Night of an opera
• Special backstage peek at the Harris Theater
Director's Circle $2,500.00
  • Above benefits plus…
• Complimentary Mid-America Club Opera Membership providing access to the Club in the evenings during the Spring Festival Season. Dine on the 80th floor overlooking the Harris Theater before the show and receive complimentary parking!
• Invitation for two to be guests at an additional Opera Bites Dinner and conversation with Directors and Designers before a final dress rehearsal (three total)
• Invitation for two to an additional Cast Party following Opening Night of an opera (two total)
•Donor concierge offering personalized customer service
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All sales are final—no refunds or exchanges. Chicago Opera Theater reserves the right to change prices, productions, dates, times, casts, and locations.