Considering a gift of $5,000 or more?
Considering a gift of $5,000 or more?
Explore the opportunities and experiences of an increased investment in Lyric. Join a group of dedicated donors by becoming Patron of Lyric today.
Ways we thank you
Lyric is proud to offer a variety of exciting engagement opportunities in gratitude for the generous support of our donors. From insider access and enhanced seating priority to private dining and exclusive invitations, these benefits are designed to bring you closer to the art you love and celebrate your vital role in bringing opera to the stage.
Have questions? Please contact the Donor Engagement team at 312.827.5686 or email [email protected].
Friends of Lyric opportunities
Member
$50-99
Opportunities
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Provide valuable supplies for one classroom in our High School Residency program
- Purchase zippers, snaps, and Velcro that make lightning-quick costume changes possible
Contributor
$100-249
Opportunities
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Employ a professional pianist for a classroom in our Elementary Opera Residency program
- Underwrite one hour of private music coaching for a Ryan Opera Center Ensemble member
Associate
$250-499
Opportunities
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Guarantee transportation to Lyric for one class to attend a private Dress Rehearsal
- Equip our scenic artists with one box of painting brushes
- Ensure every note is heard and felt by funding technology that makes opera fully accessible to all
Enthusiast
$500-999
Opportunities
- Invitation to Annual Meeting as voting member
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Protect our stagehands with welding masks while fabricating scenery and props
- Keep a performer stage-ready with a make-up kit for the season
- Finance five group language sessions for our Ryan Opera Center Ensemble
Aficionado
$1,000-1,999
Opportunities
- Intermission access to Patrons Lounge (when available)
- Dress Rehearsal passes
- Program donor listing
- Invitation to Annual Meeting as voting member
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Fashion a complete wig and makeup design for a chorus member
- Offset professional expenses for Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members, including headshots, websites, attire, and audition trips
- Sponsor a Professional Development Workshop Day at Lyric with Chicago Public School music teachers
Advocate
$2,000-2,999
Opportunities
- Intermission access to Patrons Lounge (when available)
- Dress Rehearsal passes
- Program donor listing
- Invitation to Annual Meeting as voting member
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Inspire the design and creation of a period costume worn by a featured performer
- Secure the rental and rights for one classic opera score
- Archive and preserve hand-painted scenic backdrops
Devotee
$3,000-3,999
Opportunities
- Intermission access to Patrons Lounge (when available)
- Dress Rehearsal passes
- Program donor listing
- Invitation to Annual Meeting as voting member
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Support innovation that makes opera more accessible for patrons with hearing and/or vision impairments
- Purchase stage-quality paint to bring our sets to life
- Fund proffesional development opportunities for our experienced teaching artists and youth program staff
Partner
$4,000-4,999
Opportunities
- Intermission access to Patrons Lounge (when available)
- Dress Rehearsal passes
- Program donor listing
- Invitation to Annual Meeting as voting member
- Invitations to Friends of Lyric opportunities
- Pre-sale access to single tickets and dining reservations
Impact
- Underwrite a week of rehearsal for a principal artist, helping bring a leading role to life
- Finance newer, more energy-efficient lighting instruments, enhancing both safety and drama in mainstage performances
Photos: Jaclyn Simpson, Kyle Flubacker, Robert Kusel, Todd Rosenberg