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When the curtain rises, your investment shines like theater lights. But that light has been shining long before we take the stage. It illuminates our rehearsals, company classes, staff meetings, and community outreach and education programs. It glows during Saturday rehearsals, in the costume and prop departments, and, finally, on the faces of our ballet family, whether in the seats or on stage.

Our 2024 Nutcracker production features a full color program book that businesses may purchase ads for. If you are interested in featuring your business, click here for more information. Our program book is full color, reaches over 5,000 people, and will help spread the magic of Cary Ballet Company's The Nutcracker.

We deeply appreciate your support, as it touches every part of our organization.

Cary Ballet Company is a 501(c)(3) public charity that depends on your tax-deductible contributions.

Individual Giving

Cary Ballet Company is deeply grateful for its Friends who support our efforts to offer professional quality performances and educational enrichment opportunities to the community. Become a Friend of Cary Ballet Company by donating today!

You may donate online by clicking the ‘Donate’ button at the top right. If you prefer to write a check, please make it payable to Cary Ballet Company and mail it to:

Cary Ballet Company
920 High House Road
Cary, NC 27513
Attn: Treasurer

For more information, contact our Administrative Director at suzanne@caryballetcompany.org.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Corporate Sponsorship

Cary Ballet Company invites businesses to partner with us as corporate sponsors. By supporting our mission, your company can help bring professional-quality performances and educational enrichment to the community while gaining valuable visibility and recognition. Our corporate sponsors enjoy a range of benefits, including prominent logo placement in our programs and marketing materials, invitations to exclusive events, and opportunities for employee engagement. Join us in fostering a vibrant cultural landscape and demonstrate your commitment to the arts by becoming a corporate sponsor today.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Three Performances at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre - December 7, 2024.

Seven Performances at Cary Arts Center - December 20-22, 2024

Join us for our traditional Nutcracker of the season! Don’t miss this glorious holiday story with the classical music by Tchaikovsky. Encounter young Clara and her heroic Nutcracker turned Prince who journeys from her family's holiday party into a magical dream world where they battle the evil Mouse Queen. Then accompany Clara and the Prince as they travel through the brilliant snow to Cary’s Land of Sweets. Meet Sugarplum Fairy and her extraordinary global friends. It’s a magical hometown experience not to be missed!

$10,000 Title Sponsor - Underwrite a portion of the cost of our Nutcracker performances.

Six complimentary tickets to Nutcracker performances of your choice. These may be donated back to support faculty comps ($550 value)

Two complimentary tickets to our Opening Night Diamond Reception ($250 value)

Recognition at curtain speech during all Nutcracker performances

Backstage photos with the Artistic Director and select dancers

Sponsor logo on the front cover of the Nutcracker Program Book

Mention in all press releases, announcements and advertisements

Company name/logo posted as Sponsor on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$10,000 Snow Corps Costumes - NEW ADDITION!!! - Underwrite the cost of CUSTOM costuming for sixteen Snow Corps. These costumes will be versatile in size and will set the next decade for many years.

Four complimentary tickets to our Nutcracker performance at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh (Valued at $200)

Name listed on the sponsor sew-in label in the costumes

Backstage photos with dancers in new costumes

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book as Costume Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo posted on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$9,000 Hot Chocolate/Spanish Costumes - NEW ADDITION!!! - Underwrite the cost of CUSTOM costuming for Spanish female lead and 10 Corps. These costumes will be versatile in size and will be a tradition of our performance for many years.

Four complimentary tickets to our Nutcracker performance at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh (Valued at $200)

Name listed on the sponsor sew-in label in the costumes

Backstage photos with dancers in new costumes

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book as Costume Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo posted on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$6,000 Nutcracker Printed Program Sponsor - Underwrite the cost of printing our Nutcracker production program that will reach over 4,000 patrons.

Four complimentary tickets to our Nutcracker performance at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh (Valued at $200)

Logo on the front cover of the Program Book

Signed Nutcracker Program Book by lead dancers and Artistic Directors

Full page color advertisement in our Nutcracker Program Book

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book as Printed Program Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo posted on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$2,000 Nutcracker Prop Fund Sponsor - Underwrite the cost of constructing new props and renovating old ones for our Nutcracker production.

Two complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book and as Prop Sponsor with logo

Laminated sign posted on prop interior

Company name/logo listed on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$1,500 Nutcracker Sensory Sensitive Show Sponsor & Ticket Package - Friday, December 20, 2024, 11am at Cary Arts Center - Underwrite the cost of our Sensory-Sensitive performance which provides a relaxed environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all members of our community. This includes children and families with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. It is a part of our Mini Nutcracker Suite performances which are narrated one-hour shows. In addition, 10 tickets to any show to be distributed to clients.

Four complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice ($200 Value)

Ten tickets to be able to distribute to clients to a Nutcracker performance of their choice ($250 Value)

Recognition at curtain speech during this Nutcracker performance

Photo op with select dancers

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book with logo and in the Cary Arts Center Mini Program Booklet

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

Promotion of sponsorship on social media and email distribution

$1,500 Nutcracker Outreach Ticket Sponsor (3 available) - Underwrite the cost of 30 tickets so that school aged children and their can attend a performance that they would not normally be able to attend.

Two complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice ($100 Value)

Full page color advertisement in our Nutcracker Program Book

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book Nutcracker Outreach Ticket Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo listed on our website

$1,000 Nutcracker Special Effects Lighting Sponsor - Underwrite the rental expense of lighting the Nutcracker at the Martin Marietta Center of Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre. This covers the Chroma-Q color strip lighting that enhances the four backdrops within the production.

Verbal acknowledgement at the Curtain

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website and/or featured on Social Media

$1,000 Nutcracker Single Night Theater Rehearsal Sponsor - Underwrite the cost of one theater rehearsal for our Nutcracker production.

Two complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

$750 Tea/Chinese Pant Costumes - NEW ADDITION!!! - Underwrite the cost of CUSTOM costuming for Tea/Chinese - eight Corps. These pants will be flexible enough to withstand years of our performances.

Two complimentary tickets to our Nutcracker performance at the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh (Valued at $100)

Name listed on the sponsor sew-in label in the costumes

Backstage photos with dancers in new costumes

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book as Costume Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo posted on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media

$250 General Costume Alterations and Care Sponsor - Underwrite the cost of supplies and time to sew hooks and eyes, launder tutus, order tulle and add layers of tulle to romantic tutus, sew rips and tears in costumes.

Highlighted in Nutcracker Program Book

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website and/or featured on Social Media

$250 Prop Restoration and Care Sponsor - Underwrite the cost of supplies and time to paint, drill, nail, or glue ten year old props to keep them presentable on stage!

Highlighted in Nutcracker Program Book

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website and/or featured on Social Media

$150 Love and Care to Soldier Doll Sponsor - Underwrite the cost of materials and time to repair this ten year old Soldier Doll Tutu costume.

Highlighted in Nutcracker Program Book

Name listed on the sponsor sew-in label in the costumes

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website and/or featured on Social Media

Company Name/Logo will be included on a custom label sewn into each costume.
Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre - December 7, 2024.

The area’s premiere event to celebrate the opening night of the Company's Annual Nutcracker Performance. Our Diamond Reception ticket includes access to a private reception which includes a meet and greet with the artistic team, dancers, drinks and hors d'oeuvres and then enjoy the opening night performance of The Nutcracker featuring Tchaikovsky's score and choreography by Mariaelena Ruiz, Heather Iler and Matthew Donnell. Proceeds from the celebration benefit the Company's 2024-2025 season.

$4,000 Presenting Sponsor of our Opening Night Diamond Reception - Underwrite the costs for this cocktail reception to celebrate the opening night of Cary Ballet Company's annual Nutcracker performance. Guests attending experience a meet and greet with dancers, drinks and hors d'oeuvres and then enjoy the opening night performance of The Nutcracker.

Two complimentary tickets to our Nutcracker performance at the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh

Two complimentary tickets to Opening Night Diamond Reception

Verbal recognition during the event

Company name/logo printed on welcome signage displayed at the event

Opportunity to provide swag to be given to all of the reception guests

$500 Faculty Sponsor to the Opening Night Diamond Reception - Underwrite two Faculty Members for this cocktail reception on Saturday, December 2nd to celebrate the opening night of Cary Ballet Company's annual Nutcracker performance at Martin Marietta Center of Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre. Two faculty members and two guests experience a meet and greet with dancers, drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Two Faculty associated with the Nutcracker Production are invited to this Diamond Reception.

Two complimentary tickets to Opening Night Diamond Reception

Verbal recognition during the event as a Faculty Sponsor or can remain Anonymous

Company or Personal name or logo printed on welcome signage displayed at the event

$400 Centerpiece Sponsor to the Opening Night Diamond Reception - Underwrite the purchase of flowers or non perishable holiday items for this cocktail reception on Saturday, December 2nd. Guests experience a meet and greet with dancers, drinks and hors d'oeuvres and have table recognition of their sponsorship.

Two complimentary tickets to Opening Night Diamond Reception

Table recognition as a Centerpiece Sponsor or can remain Anonymous

Company or Personal name or logo printed on welcome signage displayed at the event
Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre

Dates TBD

Cary Ballet Company features the full-length ballet, Coppélia. This fable is a charming, funny ballet and is for all ages. Set in a quaint village, you will see wind-up dolls, festive dancing, and a dash of magic from Dr. Coppelius, the town toymaker. Mistaken identity plays a key role in this story as well as a commemoration for the new town clock, and wedding celebration with several joyous dances.

$8,000 Title Sponsor - Underwrite a partial cost of our Spring Works performances

Six complimentary tickets to one Spring Works performance of your choice ($300 VALUE)

Recognition at curtain speech during Spring Work performances

Photos backstage with the Artistic Director and select dancers

Sponsor logo on the front cover of the Spring Works Program Book, signed by featured dancers

Mention in all press releases, announcements and advertisements

Company name/logo posted as Title Sponsor on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$3,000 Costume Sponsor for Coppelia - Underwrite partial cost of costume rental

Two tickets to one Spring Works dance performance ($100 VALUE)

Backstage photo with select dancers in the rented costumes, optional

Signed Program Booklet of featured dancers

Listed in the Spring Works Program Book as Coppelia Costume Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo listed on our website

Company name/logo promoted on our social media leading up to and on the day of the event

$2,000 Printed Program Sponsor (1 available) - Underwrite the printing cost that reaches 1,000 patrons

Two complimentary tickets to one Spring Works dance performance ($100 VALUE)

Full page color advertisement in our Spring Works Program Book ($325 VALUE)

Listed in Spring Works Program Book as Printed Program Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo listed on our website

$1500 Outreach Ticket Sponsor (3 available) - Underwrite the cost of 30 tickets for school aged children and one parent can attend a performance that they would not normally be able to attend.

Two complimentary tickets to one Spring Works dance performance ($100 VALUE)

Full page color advertisement in our Spring Works Program Book ($325 VALUE)

Listed in Sponsor Page and on our website as Outreach Ticket Sponsor with logo

$1,000 Spring Works - Single Night Theater Rehearsal Sponsor (2 Available) - Underwrite a portion of the cost of one evening theater rehearsal for our Spring Works production.

Two complimentary tickets to one Spring Works dance performance of your choice ($100 VALUE)

Listed in Spring Works Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

$750 Spring Works Faculty & Alumni Ticket Sponsor (3 available) - Underwrite the cost of 20 tickets for faculty or alumni to receive discounted tickets

Two complimentary tickets to one Spring Works dance performance of your choice ($100 VALUE)

Listed in Spring Works Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website
$10,000-$1,000 Men’s Scholarship Sponsor - Underwrite a variety of costs that could cover costs for men to be a part of the Company. We don’t want cost to be a barrier from performing ballet. This scholarship was designed to help families with male dancers to participate in performing opportunities. These young men are selected by the Artistic staff based on their need.

Four complimentary tickets to one Spring Works performance of your choice

Announce the scholarship recipients on stage

Photo op with select male dancers

Listed in Spring Works Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

Promotion of sponsorship on social media and email distribution

$2,000 Young Women’s Scholarship - Underwrite the cost of four Production Fee Scholarships for four young women to the Company. This scholarship was designed to help families with financial hardship or limited financial means to participate in performing opportunities. Young women have additional expenses of providing their own pointe shoes which can run about $100/pair and last 4-6 weeks. These young ladies are selected by the Artistic staff based on their dedication, artistry, kindness to others, attendance to class and leadership skills. The recipients are announced at our Spring Works performances.

Four complimentary tickets to one Spring Works performance of your choice

Announce the scholarship recipients on stage

Photo op with select dancers

Listed in Spring Works Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

Promotion of sponsorship on social media and email distribution

$2,000 Summer Intensive Scholarship Sponsor - All Young Women’s Scholarship - Underwrite the cost of four Summer Intensive Scholarships. Cost should not be a barrier from performing ballet. These young ladies are selected by the Artistic staff based on their application and essay and for their dedication, artistry, kindness to others, attendance to class and leadership skills.

Four complimentary tickets to one Spring Works performance of your choice

Announce the scholarship recipients on stage

Photo op with select dancers

Listed in Spring Works Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

Promotion of sponsorship on social media and email distribution
$1,500 Nutcracker Sensory Sensitive Show Sponsor & Ticket Package - Friday, December 20th at 11am at Cary Arts Center

Underwrite the cost of our Sensory-Sensitive performance which provides a relaxed environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all members of our community. This includes children and families with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. It is a part of our Mini Nutcracker Suite performances which are narrated one-hour shows. In addition, 10 tickets to any show, to be distributed to clients.

Four complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice

Ten tickets to be able to distribute to clients to a Nutcracker performance of their choice

Recognition at curtain speech during this Nutcracker performance

Photo op with select dancers

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book with logo and in the Cary Arts Center Mini Program Booklet

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

Promotion of sponsorship on social media and email distribution

$1,500 Nutcracker Outreach Ticket Sponsor (3 available) - Underwrite the cost of 30 tickets so that school aged children and their can attend a performance that they would not normally be able to attend.

Two complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice

Full page color advertisement in our Nutcracker Program Book

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book Nutcracker Outreach Ticket Sponsor with logo

Company name/logo listed on our website

$1,000 Nutcracker Sensory Sensitive Show Sponsor - Friday, December 20th at 11am at Cary Arts Center - Underwrite the cost of our Sensory-Sensitive performance which provides a relaxed environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all members of our community. This includes children and families with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. It is a part of our Mini Nutcracker Suite performances which are narrated one-hour shows.

Two complimentary tickets to one Nutcracker performance of your choice

Recognition at curtain speech during this Nutcracker performance

Listed in Nutcracker Program Book with logo and in the Cary Arts Center Mini Program Booklet

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website

Promotion of sponsorship on social media and email distribution

$1,500 Spring Works Outreach Ticket Sponsor (3 available) - Underwrite the cost of 30 tickets for school aged children and one parent can attend a performance that they would not normally be able to attend.

Two complimentary tickets to one Spring Works dance performance ($100 VALUE)

Full page color advertisement in our Spring Works Program Book ($325 VALUE)

Listed in Spring Works Program Book and on our website as Outreach Ticket Sponsor with logo

$750 Spring Works Faculty & Alumni Ticket Sponsor (3 available) - Underwrite the cost of 20 tickets for faculty or alumni to receive discounted tickets

Two complimentary tickets to one Spring Works dance performance of your choice ($100 VALUE)

Listed in Spring Works Program Book with logo

Company name/logo promoted listed on our website
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours worked by their employees. Is your employer one of our top matching gifts companies? Check with your HR dept if your company is not listed below.

Allstate Insurance Co. – Helping Hands Grant, volunteer 4-16 hours earn $500 or $1k

Apple

Bank of America - Matching gifts program

BASF Corporation - https://www.basf.com/us/en/who-we-are/community/charitable-contributions/charitable-contributions-form.html

Biogen - biogensupport@cybergrants.com

Black & Veatch

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

CarMax

Caterpillar

Cisco Systems

Citrix

Coastal Federal Credit Union

Duke Energy Foundation or Duke Energy

Fidelity Investments

Fonville Morisey Realty

General Electric

GlaxoSmithKline

IBM

Lenovo

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Nationwide Insurance

Novartis

Pfizer

PNC

Pulte Group, Inc.

Qualcomm

Quintiles

Red Hat

Redwoods Group

REMAX United

Rex Healthcare

SunTrust

Starbucks ‘Partner Match – Volunteer starbucks@cybergrants.com / www.cybergrants.com/starbucks/partnergiving

Truist

UNC Healthcare Systems

Wake Med Hospital

Wells Fargo

As each company has a different matching process, we encourage you to check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift benefit. If so, how to take advantage of it. You will need to contact your HR department, request that the gift be matched, and complete the instructions given by the company (a monetary gift beyond the Production fee). Cary Ballet Company will not receive funding unless you, the donor, makes the request. Once you have started the process, please forward all communication to giving@caryballetcompany.org. The Company is a 501c3 corporation. If you would like to support the productions, donations can be Mailed or paid via the donation button at our website. Cary Ballet Company, 920 High House Rd Cary, NC 27513

Other Ways to Give

All donations are tax-deductible.

Please contact Suzanne Murley at suzanne@caryballetcompany.org for assistance.

Cary Ballet Company is a 501(c)(3) public charity that depends on your tax-deductible support.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours worked by their employees. Is your employer one of our top matching gifts companies? Check with your HR dept if your company is not listed below.

Allstate Insurance Co. – Helping Hands Grant, volunteer 4-16 hours earn $500 or $1k

Apple

Bank of America - Matching gifts program

BASF Corporation - https://www.basf.com/us/en/who-we-are/community/charitable-contributions/charitable-contributions-form.html

Biogen - biogensupport@cybergrants.com

Black & Veatch

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

CarMax

Caterpillar

Cisco Systems

Citrix

Coastal Federal Credit Union

Duke Energy Foundation or Duke Energy

Fidelity Investments

Fonville Morisey Realty

General Electric

GlaxoSmithKline

IBM

Lenovo

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Nationwide Insurance

Novartis

Pfizer

PNC

Pulte Group, Inc.

Qualcomm

Quintiles

Red Hat

Redwoods Group

REMAX United

Rex Healthcare

SunTrust

Starbucks ‘Partner Match – Volunteer starbucks@cybergrants.com / www.cybergrants.com/starbucks/partnergiving

Truist

UNC Healthcare Systems

Wake Med Hospital

Wells Fargo

As each company has a different matching process, we encourage you to check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift benefit. If so, how to take advantage of it. You will need to contact your HR department, request that the gift be matched, and complete the instructions given by the company (a monetary gift beyond the Production fee). Cary Ballet Company will not receive funding unless you, the donor, makes the request. Once you have started the process, please forward all communication to giving@caryballetcompany.org. The Company is a 501c3 corporation. If you would like to support the productions, donations can be Mailed or paid via the donation button at our website. Cary Ballet Company, 920 High House Rd Cary, NC 27513
Cary Ballet Company is equipped to receive stock donations. Your stock will be immediately liquidated & allocated to the General Fund. Be sure to check your company for a Matching Gift Program.
Any individual can create a legacy gift by naming the Cary Ballet Company beneficiary form of a savings, checking, or pension account; remembering a charity in a will or living trust; or using a more complex instrument such as a charitable life-income. All of these forms of legacy giving demonstrate a powerful and meaningful way for individuals to create a philanthropic legacy for their communities and the causes they care about.

Corporate Sponsor Acknowledgements

Cary Ballet Company appreciates the contributions and support from the following corporations.

We encourage you to support them by honoring them with your patronage.

Friends of Cary Ballet Company

Cary Ballet Company values our Friends

Soloist - $5,000+

Drs. Allison Lehtinen & Brian Nunnally

Dinah Schuster & Michael Stevenson, Trillium LLC

Anonymous Family

Arabesque - $2,500 - $4,999

Grand Jeté - $1,000 - $2,499

The Burke Family

Eric and Carol Liu in honor of Jade Liu

Scott & Suzanne Murley

Fouetté - $500 - $999

Azura Skin Care Center

Jacqueline Barbitta

Julianne and Bruce Bauer

Andrew Bowen Studios

Brown Immigration Law

CADCO Construction Company, Inc.

The Hartman Family

Heather Iler & Nik Zisk

Kathy Jezior & Ron Lattanze

The Jones & Laggner Family

Doug & Dona Lewis

Onnit Realty Group

The Pham Family

Pirouette – Up to $500

Bill & Judy Black in honor of Cate Gredvig

Katherine Carr

The Clements Family

Dance Etc.

Matthew Donnell

Kelsey Elggren

Foley Orthodontics

Fred Smith Company

The Frey Family

Katherine Frohman

Kenton & Amy Gardinier

GlaxoSmithKline

Phyllis Gordon

Greater Kansas City Community Fdn

Growing Child Pediatrics, A Duke Health Practice

The Hanks Family

The Johnson Family

The Kern Family

Dona & Doug Lewis

Little Tooth Co.

Ray & Carol Martin

The Mauney Family

Metal for Vets

Karl Moraski

Fleur de Lis Noeth

The PARAGRAPH Project

Parkway Place Family Dentistry

The Pham Family

The Razon Family

Mariaelena Ruiz

The Shepherd Family

Showtime Elite Apex

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

Ellen Smith

Triangle Pediatrics

The Zvarevashe Family

$14,000 $11,000+

Supported by N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, as well as the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County