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Nebraska Shakespeare Pitch Deck 3.0
Nebraska Shakespeare Pitch Deck 3.0
to Nebraska
CREATE. ENGAGE. INSPIRE.
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OUR
MISSION
A unique chance to reach an elite audience
550,000+ 58 Percent
Lifetime Attendance Attendees from Outside Douglas
Over 550,000 people have County
attended our free summer 40 percent of Shakespeare on the
shows in Omaha’s Green attendees come from outside
enchanting Elmwood Park. of Douglas County and 18 percent
of attendees travel from other states.
10,000 20,000
Students To Be Reached This Year Annual Audience Reached
Nebraska Shakespeare is the Through multiple programs, Nebraska
only performance art Shakespeare reaches audiences year-
organization staging an annual round. This year, Nebraska
tour to schools. This year we Shakespeare on Tour expanded from
will visit 60 schools. six to eight weeks on tour.
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FULFILLING THE MISSION – HOW WE SERVE NEBRASKA
There is no place like Nebraska
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FULFILLING THE MISSION – OUR PROGRAMS
While known for our free summer shows, Nebraska Shakespeare produces plays year-round
Inspiring Students
Nebraska Shakespeare On Tour
Each fall, the tour performs a one-hour play in more
than 60 schools and communities across Nebraska.
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FULFILLING THE MISSION – SCHOOL OUTREACH
This year, Nebraska Shakespeare on Tour will travel to 60 schools over eight weeks. We
bring the best theatre in the world to all of Nebraska.
THAT LITTLE
increase the appreciation of Shakespeare’s language and his
deep understanding of human love, loss, and joy.
THROWS HIS
Student Guides
Talking points Historical performances
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WHO WE ARE
We strive to create educational programs that promote equal opportunity, diversity, gender
parity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Founded in 1986
Nebraska Shakespeare was founded as a joint venture between educators at
Creighton University and the University of Nebraska – Omaha.
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BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH
SHAKESPEARE
o Corporate Partnerships
o Individual Memberships
o Annual Giving
o Planned Giving
o Public & Private Grant Support
o Free-will Donations at Performances
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS – CORPORATE
Our range of benefits are designed to meet the needs of your corporate giving philosophy and business goals.
We rely on the support of corporate sponsors to provide critically-acclaimed, admission-free productions. Through this
partnership, we hope to help you make the most of your corporate philanthropy budget.
Perks Include: All Bronze Perks All Silver Perks Plus: All Gold Perks Plus: Opportunities:
Plus: o Sponsor One Tour
o Name in Program o VIP Parking o On The Green
o Name on Banners o One Night o Reception for 50 Booth Stop for $2,500
o Thanked from Sponsorship of o Performance at your o Volunteer Shirt o Naming Rights on
Stage Shakespeare On The location Logo the Tour for $25,000
o One-Quarter Page Green o Upgrade to one Full o Inclusion in press
Ad o Upgrade to one Page Ad releases and media
Half-Page Ad o Opening Night
Party Sponsorship
o One Back Page Ad
o Post-Show Survey
Sponsorship
We rely on the support of donors to provide these critically acclaimed admission-free productions. Annually, it costs
approximately $400,000 to cover the costs of actors, directors, production crews, designers, lights, sound, materials for
stage, set, costume, and prop construction. Shakespeare on the Green and Nebraska Shakespeare on Tour incurred
additional costs for travel, safety, and readiness. Please consider supporting us today!
Ground Seating All Green Perks Plus: All Bronze Perks Plus: All Silver Perks Plus: All Gold Perks Plus:
Name Recognition in Shuttle Transportation Reserved Parking Meet the Cast Reserved Tent Party
the program and on
our website. Reserved Chair Seats Venue VIP Tour Additional Chair Seats
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JOIN
NEBRASKA
SHAKESPEARE
Events have a direct and indirect impact on
our community. Nebraska Shakespeare
provides opportunities for volunteer
involvement, education, economic
development, social and cultural growth.
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