SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2025-2026
ABOUT US
Located in historic downtown Sanford, the Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center has been a beacon of entertainment since 1923. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are fueled by community passion and powered by sponsor support. We produce and present musicals, plays, concerts, and educational experiences that connect generations through storytelling.
OUR REACH & IMPACT
Partnering with the Ritz Theater aligns your brand with a historic community cornerstone while providing unforgettable cultural experiences. Your investment is amplified through our extensive reach:
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Annual Patrons: 42,000+
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Digital Reach: 900,000+ annual impressions & 42,000+ email subscribers
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Community Impact: 1,200+ students served & 100+ volunteers supported
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Stewardship: 95% of donations are reinvested in education and local arts access
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
YOUR BRAND HERE
These packages are designed for partners seeking year-round visibility, long-term association with the theater, or specific advertising placements independent of specific show titles.​ Customizable packages can be tailored to your philanthropic goals and promotional needs.
Major Gift & Special Campaigns
Deep-impact sponsorships that transform the future of arts in our region.
Annual Operations Sponsor ($10,000–$25,000/Year)
Sustain the heartbeat of the Ritz. Funding supports programming, utilities, staff, and day-to-day
needs, including preservation of our nearly century-old building (HVAC, seating, lighting, structural maintenance)
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Commitment: Multi-year commitments (3–5 years) available.
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Benefits: Recognition in all seasonal materials and extended visibility online and onsite.
Youth Education Program Sponsor ($15,000–$20,000/Year)
Support camps, school matinees, field trips, and outreach.
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Visibility: Featured in community/education press releases and name/logo on student program materials.
Scene & Design Shop Capital Campaign (Goal: $250,000)
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Gifts of $50,000+: Receive permanent donor recognition.
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Gifts of $100,000+: Naming rights available.
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Includes: Construction updates, Gala features, and ribbon-cutting invites.
A La Carte Advertising & Add-Ons
Targeted placements for visibility during key events or specific enhancements to your
partnership.
Digital & Print Advertising Rates:
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Showare Header Image: $1,000/event (Ticketing homepage)
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Box Office Footer Image: $500/event (Checkout flow)
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Print-at-Home Ticket Ad: $500/event
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YouTube Pre-Roll Ad: $1,500/month
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Facebook Banner Post: $750/month
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Email Article Feature: $1,000 (Spotlight with logo + link)
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Lobby Poster Display: $300/event
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Playbill Back Cover Ad: $1,200/event
Sponsorship Enhancements (Available to $1,000+ Sponsors)
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Education/Field Trip Partner ($3,000): Recognition in school partnerships and student packets.
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Concessions Sponsor ($2,000): Branded cups, napkins, and signage at concession points.
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"In the Greenroom" YouTube Series ($1,500): Branding on behind-the-scenes content (Coming Soon).
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Volunteer Program Sponsor ($1,000): Logo on volunteer shirts and onboarding packets.
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Social Campaign Co-Host ($750): Co-branded promo campaign or giveaway.
SHOW SPONSORSHIPS
Attach your brand to the excitement of live performance. Show sponsorships align your
company with specific productions, offering high-visibility onsite and in digital promotions.
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Platinum Sponsor ($5,000+)
High-visibility sponsorship for multiple mainstage productions.
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Scope: Recognition as sponsor of three (3) productions.
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Logo Placement: Posters, lobby signage, social media, website sponsor page.
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Advertising: Half-page ad in season program.
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VIP Access: 20 complimentary tickets per season; VIP invitations to opening nights $sponsor receptions.
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Media: Acknowledgment in press releases; individual spotlight post and tagged mentions.
Gold Sponsor ($2,500)
Strong recognition for a select series of performances.
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Scope: Recognition as sponsor of two (2) productions.
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Logo Placement: Posters, lobby signage, website, and pre-show sponsor reel.
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Advertising: Quarter-page ad in season program.
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VIP Access: 10 complimentary tickets; invitations to sponsor receptions.
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Media: Inclusion in press announcements for supported shows.
Silver Sponsor ($1,500)
Focused partnership around a single featured production.
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Scope: Recognition as sponsor of one (1) production.
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Logo Placement: Digital promotions, lobby signage, website sponsor page.
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Advertising: Logo in sponsor listing in season program.
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VIP Access: 6 complimentary tickets.
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Media: Group acknowledgment post across channels.
Community Partner ($1,000)
Entry-level sponsorship designed for small businesses and community leaders.
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Scope: Recognition as a Community Partner.
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Visibility: Lobby signage, website, and sponsor program listing.
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Access: 4 complimentary tickets and invitation to annual sponsor recognition event.