Why Support Opera Carolina?

Opera Carolina is the largest professional opera company in the Carolinas. Headquartered in Charlotte, the Opera employs more than 250 artists, technicians and administrators each year, 90% of whom live in greater Charlotte.

Your investment in Opera Carolina is reinvested in the community through excellent main stage performances, national radio broadcasts over National Public Radio, and exceptional education programs that elevate the quality of life in the Carolinas, and bring distinction to Charlotte.

Audience
Opera is a grand collaboration - Artists, Audience, Musicians, Designers, and Patrons!

More with Every Dollar?
On average 70% of the cost of an opera is covered by ticket sales at Opera Carolina - higher than the national average. We need your help to cover that extra 30%.

Leader in Arts Education?
Opera Carolina is recognized throughout the Carolinas as a leader in the field of arts education. This work is an important part of our core mission as we engage each new generation to foster a community that is culturally aware and enlightened.

Join the Annual Fund for Excellence
Share in our artistic and educational vision by contributing to the Annual Fund for Excellence. Your generosity is recognized with the many benefits that come with being a supporter of Opera Carolina. Our vision calls for artistic excellence, without compromise. We invite you to join with us and share in our vision through your financial support. Be an active partner with this company and discover the pride of being a part of Opera Carolina!

Charitable Gift Levels & Benefits

ENCORE SOCIETY

Debut Members (from $25)

  • Acknowledgment in the Opera Carolina Playbill

Supporting Member (from $100)
The above benefit, plus...

  • Invitation to open rehearsals

Sustaining Member (from $300)
The above benefits, plus...

  • Admission to Intermezzo during intermissions

Patron (from $500)
The above benefits, plus...

  • 15% discount on single tickets
  • Personalized, priority service for subscriptions and exchanges through the Opera Carolina office

Benefactor (from $1000)
The above benefits, plus...

  • Invitations to Lunch with the Stars and Pre-Curtain Dinners with the Maestro

VERDI SOCIETY

Silver Circle (from $2500)
The above benefits, plus...

  • Invitation to the season-opening Bella Notte
  • Invitation to Verdi Society events
  • Complimentary parking for all Opera performances
  • Admission to the VBar
  • Complimentary subscription to Opera News

Gold Circle (from $5000)
The above benefits, plus...

  • Dedication of an Opera performance in your name, as well as two complimentary tickets in addition to your subscription seats
  • Receive an autographed commemorative program for your Dedicated Performance

Your gift to Opera Carolina is tax deductible to the extent of the law.

Questions about Fund For Excellence?

Please contact Janet Dickinson with any questions about Opera Carolina's Encore & Verdi Societies.

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