Our Crowdfunding Groups
Due to the generosity of Drs. Jeff and Renee Waters who underwrote our benefit dinner, we leveraged that gift into a total of $600 cleared for the production. Opera students organized, setup, and served the buffet-style dinner, to a crowd of some 60 people. Many of our guests also donated to the darling "Heinz Tomato Sauce" cans which were used to hold centerpieces of music-note paper flowers on dried spaghetti stems, which increased our profits. Dr. Bill Brown, retired SBU Provost and Professor of Piano accompanied the scene from Die Fledermaus, sung by Emily Jaynes, Seth Walley, and Allison Leiker. Freshman Zephan McGlasson performed a Neapolitan song "Marechiare" with Jennifer Smith at the piano.
What a great start to our efforts! Thanks everyone, let's keep spreading our appeal for donations!
Pictured below are Jonathan and Terri Wehmeyer who had a ball at the photo booth
There are no small roles! Chorus members help cover the cost of printing programs. Give today to see your name listed among the cast and crew!
As Concertmaster, you help provide us with an accompanist for one rehearsal. Concertmasters can find their name listed in the program, as well as receive one free ticket with VIP seating. (This perk has a fair market value of $10)
Stage Managers are responsible for costuming two lead roles! Your name will be included in our program, and you will receive a personal invitation to a closed dress rehearsal and two VIP tickets! (This perk has a fair market value of $20)
As one of Richard Wagner's famous Valkyries, you will help us gain a performance license, and acquire props! Valkyries will be listed in the program. Additionally, you will receive three VIP tickets, an invitation to a closed dress rehearsal, and a framed production gift from the cast and crew! (This perk has a fair market value of $30)
Associate Producers do the behind-the-scenes legwork that makes the show a success! Your contribution will earn a spot for your name in our program, four tickets with VIP seating, an invitation to our dress rehearsal, and a framed and signed production gift from the cast and crew! (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
What's an opera without an elaborate set? Set Designers will receive all of the benefits of the Associate Producer level, plus be invited to meet the cast and crew after the show! (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
A Virtuoso like you deserves something big: all the perks of the Set Designer, plus the opportunity to take a picture with your favorite characters after the performance! (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
Coloratura singers are known for their ability to sing wide leaps, runs, and other dramatic techniques! As a Coloratura donor, you would earn: your name printed in the program, four VIP tickets, an invitation to a dress rehearsal, a signed and framed production gift, a post-performance meet and greet with the cast and crew, and a CD featuring some of Southwest Baptist University's music students. (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
The gift of a Premier donor will receive all of the benefits of the Coloratura level, and will be personally recognized during intermission of the performance. (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
