SUPPORT UB THEATRE AND DANCE!
There are many great ways to support UBTHD's artistic endeavors and talented students. Every gift makes an impact. To learn more about how your gift will be put to use, please contact us at td-theatredance@buffalo.edu or by phone: (716) 645-6897.
1. BECOME A UB THEATRE AND DANCE BOOSTER!
🎭 Become a UBTHD Booster! 🎭
Support UB Theatre and Dance’s students as they conduct innovative creative research and train for careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.
✨ Gifts of $50 or more make you a UBTHD Booster for the 25-26 academic year. Boosters are vital champions of the next generation’s working artists.
💡 Boosters help power:
🔹 Student-centered productions
🔹 Innovative creative research opportunities
🔹 Hands-on, pre-professional training for the next generation’s working artists
📣 Donate anonymously or be recognized in:
📘 Every digital playbill
📺 On digital screens at each performance
📬 At the end of the academic year, we’ll share the impact your generosity made possible.
🎁 Ready to make a difference? (CAMPAIGN LAUNCH DATE FORTHCOMING.)
Boosters are essential champions who strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional performing arts programming and educational experiences right here in Western New York.
By supporting the Department of Theatre and Dance (THD), boosters contribute to a dynamic ecosystem of hands-on learning, informed artistry, and community engagement. While our work is sustained by multiple funding sources, the generosity of boosters enriches and elevates all that we do in THD.
Donors may choose to give anonymously or have their names proudly displayed in every playbill and on digital screens at each performance. At the close of each academic year, we will share the impact your contributions have made possible.
2. DONATE TO A SPECIFIC PROGRAM AREA OR FUND
By donating to the UB Department Theatre and Dance, you help to ensure that the next generation of performers, technicians, designers, educators and scholars has access to the resources and support they require to fully reach their potential. Every gift makes an impact on the lives of our students, faculty and the greater Buffalo community. To learn more about how your gift will be put to use, please contact us at td-theatredance@buffalo.edu or by phone: (716) 645-6897.
3. BECOME A SEASON SPONSOR
You can reach more than 50,000+ patrons annually with your philanthropic arts support!
UB Theatre and Dance produces an annual season of a musicals, dramas, dance concerts & special events run by and starring our students. With majors in Acting, Dance, Music Theatre, and Theatre Design/Technology, dozens of graduates enter into professional performing arts careers each year!
SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:
Rob Falgiano
rjf3@buffalo.edu
(716) 645-6921
DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP MENU:
SERIES SPONSOR: $3,500
• Sponsor Logo with link to your website prominently featured for full season of Department email blasts. (Minimum of 10 emails, reaching 7,500—10,000 total recipients).
• Verbal and visual logo recognition at the start of EVERY performance during pre-show audience welcome. (Total of 45+ performances, reaching approximately 6,500 patrons.)
• Sponsor will be recognized with a full-page promotion in all 14 season digital and print playbills.
• Minimum 50 Social Media sponsor acknowledgement posts (Facebook, Threads, Instagram) for all season productions, reaching up to 4,000 followers PER post!
• Sponsor logo with website link on each event page of the UB Theatre and Dance website.
• Sponsor logo with website link to department emailing list of 5,000+ arts patrons. Minimum of 10 email blasts per season.
• Sponsor mention in THD news releases posted on the UB News website. (Extra reach beyond emails for added value.)
• Sponsor logo on season poster.
• Backstage tours and/or talkbacks with creative faculty/staff can be provided upon request.
• Autographed posters and photographs with cast can be provided for most productions upon request.
SERIES SPONSOR: $3,500
• Sponsor Logo with link to your website prominently featured for half of the season of Department email blasts. (Minimum of 5 emails, reaching 3,750—5,000 total recipients.)
• Verbal and visual logo recognition at the start of half of the performances during the 2024-2025 season. (Total of 25+ performances, reaching approximately 3,250 patrons.)
• Sponsor will be recognized with a half-page promotion in all 14season digital and print playbills.
• Minimum 25 Social Media sponsor acknowledgement posts (Facebook, Threads, Instagram) for half of season productions.
• Sponsor logo with website link on each event page of the UB Theatre and Dance website.
• Sponsor logo on season poster.
PRODUCTION SPONSOR: $1,000
• Sponsor Logo with link to your website prominently featured in email blasts for the production of your choosing. (Approximately 1000 recipients).
• Sponsor will be recognized with a half-page promotion in the digital and print playbill for the production.
• Minimum 3 Social Media sponsor acknowledgement posts (Facebook, Threads, Instagram) for one production.
• Sponsor logo with website link for one event page on the UB Theatre and Dance website.