Annual Fund

Investing in Boston Lyric Opera is a great way to learn more about the "backstage" operation of a world-class opera company. As an Annual Fund donor, you may have the opportunity to enhance your opera experience with admission to Dress Rehearsals, exclusive invitations to meet the cast or special behind-the-scenes tours of our productions.  For more information, contact Heather Laplante, Development Coordinator, at 617.542.4912 x230 or donorservices@blo.org.

The donor benefits you receive include those in your giving circle and all of the benefits listed in the previous circles. Each benefit is offered with sincere appreciation of your generous support.

FRIEND CIRCLE ($75-$149)

• Free subscription to OPERA America’s e-newsletter, NewsLink – your resource for the latest news in opera from around the country.

ENSEMBLE CIRCLE ($150-$249)

• Two special discount offers from Jer-Ne at the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common and Teatro Restaurant on Tremont Street – guaranteed to make your night (or day) at the opera even more memorable.

ARIA CIRCLE ($250-$499)

• Your acknowledgment as an important contributor in BLO’s Playbills for one year.

DUET CIRCLE ($500-$749)

• Two VIP passes to a final Dress Rehearsal of your choice.

OPERA CIRCLE ($750-$999)

• Limited edition BLO 2008-2009 Season poster.

IMPRESARIO CIRCLE ($1,000-$1,499)

• Access to the Dress Circle Services Hotline – personalized service for all your ticketing needs and the best seats in the house.

Cosmo and Jane Papa go on stage with BLO’s production staff for a closer look at the L’elisir d’amore ice cream truck during a backstage tour.

DRESS CIRCLE ($1,500-$2,499)

• Opportunity to purchase two Dress Circle subscriptions.*
• Invitations to Dress Circle Rehearsal Nights – a private reception followed by the ultimate behind-the-scenes look into a closed working rehearsal.
• Private pre-performance backstage tour of the Citi Shubert Theatre.
• Two VIP Dress Rehearsal passes for the entire season.

PATRON CIRCLE ($2,500-$4,999)

• Limited edition BLO 2008-2009 Season poster signed by artists.
• Invitations to attend the closed Final Piano Run-Through Rehearsal.

ENCORE CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999)

• Invitation to attend BLO’s annual production for schoolchildren.
• Additional Season VIP Passes to Final Dress Rehearsals.

BENEFACTORS’ CIRCLE ($10,000-$24,999)

• Exclusive invitations to “Addio” Receptions with the cast.
• Opportunities to co-sponsor a mainstage artist, conductor or director.

GENERAL DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000-$49,999)

• Invitation to a closed Sitzprobe (first musical rehearsal with both cast and orchestra).
• Exclusive invitation to attend closed Dress Rehearsals.
• Opportunities to sponsor a principal artist, ensemble or production element.

The Abduction from the Seraglio’s Amanda Pabyan enjoys Opening Night festivities with her sponsors Susan and Robert Eastman.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($50,000-$149,999) and
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($150,000 and over)

• Customized benefit packages are created for our donors in the President’s and Chairman’s Circles.  For further information, please call Christopher Marrion, Director of Development, at 617.542.4912 x264.

* Subscription seating in the Dress Circle (Orchestra Center rows C through L) is an exclusive benefit for donors making contributions of $750 or more per subscription seat.  For more information, please call the Dress Circle Services Hotline at 617.542.4912 x251.