Friends of the Hammer are individual or corporate supporters who sustain the vision and mission of the Hammer Theatre serving the University and community through high-quality programming expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures that comprise Silicon Valley.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS / BENEFITS
FRIEND
$100
- Choice of official Hammer logo gift
- Listing in Hammer Presents programs
NEIGHBOR
$250
Friends benefits plus:
- 5% discount on Hammer Presents performances
- Free ticket exchange on Hammer Presents performances
SUPPORTER
$500
Neighbor benefits plus:
- 10% discount on Hammer Presents performances
- Pre-public season ticket purchase opportunity for Hammer Presents performances (advanced notice)
- 2 complimentary items from the Hammer bar/concessions
DIRECTOR
$750
Supporter benefits plus:
- Validated parking for single performance of your choice
BENEFACTOR
$1,000
Director benefits plus:
- Validated parking for two performances of your choice
- Artist reception invitations and backstage meet & greets for Hammer Presents performances (not all performances participate in these activities)
- Private pre-show table for up to four with complimentary sparkling wine and cheese plate
- Invitation to annual Applause party
INVESTOR
$1,500
Benefactor benefits plus:
- 20% discounted rate (rental rate only) to book the theatre or rooms for private party
- Validated parking for three performances of your choice
- 4 complimentary items from Hammer bar/concessions
ANGEL INVESTOR
$5,000
Investor benefits plus:
- Free booking of the Hammer Terrace or other reception room (rental rate only) for private party
- Validated parking for four performances of your choice
- 10 complimentary items from Hammer bar/concessions
INNOVATOR
$10,000
Angel investor benefits plus:
- Validated parking for unlimited performances
- Unlimited complimentary items from Hammer bar/concessions
VISIONARY
$25,000
Innovator benefits plus:
- Recognition as Sponsor of Hammer Presents program of choice (and its benefits, depending on availability)
- Free booking of Hammer Theatre and/or any of its reception rooms (rental rate only) for any purpose
- Invitation from Executive Managing Director to attend Performing Arts Booking Conference and personal tour
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – LEVELS / BENEFITS
The Hammer Theatre offers opportunities in both our Friends of the Hammer giving program and in production sponsorships! Sponsorships enable individuals, corporations, and others to support a specific performance or artist of their choice, by contributing toward the cost of presenting the production.
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
$15,000
The Sponsor will receive their name, logo, and other recognition on all event materials including website, posters, flyers and programs, and:
- Up to 10 seats at the performance
- Hosted reception for up to 10 guests before or after the performance
- A “meet & greet” opportunity with the artists
- Invitation to annual Applause party
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
$5,000
The Associate Sponsor will receive their name, logo, and other recognition on all event materials including website, posters, flyers and programs, and:
- Up to 4 seats at the performance
- A “meet & greet” opportunity with the artists
- Invitation to annual Applause party
If interested in supporting the Hammer Theatre, contact:
Friends of the Hammer:
Anh Ly
anh.p.ly@sjsu.edu or 408-924-1104
Sponsorships:
Christopher Burrill, Executive Director
chris.burrill@sjsu.edu or 408-924-8504