Sponsor a Show

The generosity of community partners ensures that CFCT remains a cornerstone of the city’s first-class cultural landscape. Through their support, we not only showcase outstanding theatre experiences for Iowa’s diverse audiences but also provide our sponsors with valuable exposure, exclusivity, entertainment, and engagement.

Our underwriters play leading roles in funding our programs and productions, enjoying unique opportunities to showcase their brand to a wide audience. As thanks for their support, we are pleased to offer an array of perks that spotlight our sponsors as a community leader dedicated to uplifitng the arts.

Recognizing the uniqueness of each business, we understand that standard sponsorship levels may not fit every scenario. We believe in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and are open to exploring unique opportunities that align with each businesses' specific goals and values.

Sponsorships are broken down into four levels ranging cash investments of $1,000 through $5,000. In exchange for your generous support, we provide the following:

Producer (limited to 1 per production): $5,000

1. Title sponsor and exclusive sponsor of show.
2. Invitation to preview performance with special meet-and-greet with cast/crew.
3. 50 complimentary tickets to the sponsored production.
4. 5 Thank you posts on social media. (4,300 Followers)
5. Logo on MyCFCT.org homepage and event page throughout full season. (4,000 Monthly Site Visits)
6. Mention in production press releases.
7. Full-Page Print advertisement in all 6 programs of the season.
8. 10-second Marquee advertisement in front of the theatre two weeks before the show.
9. Logo on promotional emails. (3,500 Subscribers)
10. Opportunity to table before show in lobby.
11. Opportunity to give a curtain speech.
12. Free use of Deery Room (3rd floor) for one date.

Showstopper (limited to 1 per production): $3,000

1. 30 complimentary tickets to the sponsored production.
2. 3 Thank you posts on social media. (4,300 Followers)
3. Logo on MyCFCT.org homepage and event page throughout full season. (4,000 Monthly Site Visits)
4. Mention in production press releases.
5. Half-Page Print advertisement in all 6 programs of the season.
6. 7-second Marquee advertisement in front of the theatre two weeks before the show.
7. Logo on promotional emails. (3,500 Subscribers)
8. Opportunity to table before show in lobby.
9. Opportunity to give a curtain speech.
10. Free use of Deery Room (3rd floor) for one date.

Centerstage (limited to 3 per production): $2,000

1. 20 complimentary tickets to the sponsored production.
2. 2 Thank you posts on social media. (4,300 Followers)
3. Logo on MyCFCT.org homepage and event page throughout full season. (4,000 Monthly Site Visits)
4. Mention in production press releases.
5. Quarter-Page Print advertisement in all 6 programs of the season.
6. 4-second Marquee advertisement in front of the theatre two weeks before the show.
7. Logo on promotional emails. (3,500 Subscribers)

Standout (limited to 3 per production): $1,000

1. 10 complimentary tickets to the sponsored production.
2. 1 Thank you posts on social media. (4,300 Followers)
3. Logo on MyCFCT.org homepage and event page throughout full season. (4,000 Monthly Site Visits)
4. Mention in production press releases.
   

Past sponsors have included:  First Bank, Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, Tony’s LaPizzeria, Coloff Media, US Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Ann Lyons Oakridge Realtor, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, Friendship Village, Cedar Falls Brown Bottle, Montage, Western Home Communities, GreenState Credit Union, Schumacher Elevator Company, Cedar Falls Community Foundation

Advertise

NOTE: These prices are from the 2023-2024 season and may be updated for the 2024-2025 season.

CFCT produces a playbill for each of the six main stage productions each season. Your ad will appear in each of the 34 performance dates. This 20-24 page, full color, glossy stock publication is a perfect showcase for your advertisement – one that is often taken home, shared with others, or kept. Each page measures 5.5" x 8.5".

• Quarter Page: $600/season, $125/production
• Half Page: $720/season, $150/production
• Full Page: $1,200/season, $250/production
• Inside Back Cover: $1,920/season, $400/production
• Inside Front Cover: $2,400/season, $500/production
• Back Cover: $3,120/season, $650/production

All prices are for full color.

We can customize the space you need and even create your ad.

Interested in an ad?

Contact: Chris Hale, managing director

563-419-5990 or Chris@MyCFCT.org