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Sponsorship & Support Opportunities
Herci and Myles Marsden performing Don Quixote
February 1, 2010
Dear Patron of the Arts,
The State Ballet of Rhode Island's 50th Performing Season is well underway. Many exciting events have already taken place including our successful performance of Coppélia in December and the release of the limited edition book, The Golden Ballerina: Celebration of a Lifetime in Ballet, by Artistic Director Herci Marsden. However, there are still many events yet to come in 2010, including our spring performance of Giselle to include alumni dancers on May 14-15, SBRI's 50th birthday on November 19th, and the highlight event of the season: the exclusive Golden Anniversary Gala on June 6 with the establishment of the Herci Marsden Scholarship Fund.
As we prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime Gala celebration, the Gala Planning Committee is focused on creating a unique event that will commemorate this historic occasion and will be inclusive of business leaders, performers, alumni, volunteers, and community members from throughout the 50 years of the Company's rich history. The Golden Anniversary Gala will be held at the members-only Dunes Club in Narragansett, a truly historic ocean side venue to complement this memorable event, and will include:
- Pre-dinner reception with vocalist Kelley Lennon
- The 14 piece Night Life Orchestra for dinner and dancing
- Anniversary dinner with champagne toast
- Special performances by SBRI's principal dancers
- Prominent guest speakers
- Special video presentation of 50 years of SBRI's history
- Silent and live auctions of one-of-a-kind memorabilia
We appreciate your consideration to help make The State Ballet of Rhode Island's Golden Anniversary Gala a very special occasion to celebrate Ms. Herci Marsden's most unique achievement in the arts community: 50 golden years of arts and education for the citizens of Rhode Island and its neighbors.
Sincerely,
Ana Marsden Fox
Co-Chair, Gala Committee
Executive Director, The State Ballet of Rhode Island
Sheila Burgess
Co-Chair, Gala Committee
Lori Broess
Co-Chair, Gala Committee
Ana Marsden Fox
Co-Chair, Gala Committee
Executive Director, The State Ballet of Rhode Island
Sheila Burgess
Co-Chair, Gala Committee
Lori Broess
Co-Chair, Gala Committee
Sponsorship Opportunities
SBRI's Golden Anniversary Gala
Sunday, June 6, 2010 The Dunes Club, Narragansett
4:30 PM — 10:00 PM
Reservation: $110 per person
"Giselle" — $2,500
Ten reservations (1 table) for dinner
Half page display in Event Program Booklet
Signage recognition at event and SBRI website
"Swanhilda" — $1,000
Four reservations for dinner
Quarter page display in Event Program Booklet
Signage recognition at event and SBRI website
"Sylvia" — $500
Two reservations for dinner
Sponsorship listing in Event Program Booklet
Signage recognition at event and SBRI website
"Aurora" — $250
One reservation for dinner
Sponsorship listing in Event Program Booklet
"Cinderella" — $100
Sponsorship Listing in Event Program Booklet
[Reservations for dinner are not included]
$50 for 50 years
Listing in Event Program Booklet
[Reservations for dinner are not included]
Scholarship donation to the "Herci Marsden Scholarship" Fund
This newly formed scholarship fund will provide a training opportunity for a young, deserving dancer who has demonstrated an extraordinary dedication to the mission of the ballet company.
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The State Ballet of Rhode Island is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. If you would like more information about becoming a sponsor for this special celebration, please contact Ana M. Fox at 401—334—2560 and she will be happy to assist you.
Ways to support your SBRI
The following forms and information are available for download in PDF format.
 Corporate BIE Sponsorship |
 Gala Sponsor Letter |
 Giselle Contributor |
 Letter to Alumni Dancers |
 Membership Form |
