Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Society Room in Downtown Hartford
A night to celebrate our theater, our community, and our future.
The Spotlight Soirée marks an exciting new chapter for Hartford Stage — an elegant evening that brings together business leaders, philanthropists, artists, and community champions in support of world-class theater and transformative arts education.
We invite you to join us in the ✨spotlight✨
As a sponsor, your company will be recognized as a vital partner in sustaining artistic excellence and expanding access to live theater across our region. The Spotlight Soirée offers meaningful brand visibility, exceptional client hospitality, and alignment with one of Connecticut’s most respected cultural institutions.
By sponsoring The Spotlight Soirée, you demonstrate a shared investment in creativity, cultural vitality, and the economic strength of our region.
Proceeds from The Spotlight Soirée support Hartford Stage’s:
Award-Winning Productions
Education & Community Engagement Programs
Access Initiatives for Students & Families
Ongoing Commitment to Artistic Innovation
Premiere Corporate Visibility & Leadership Recognition
- Eight (8) VIP tickets with premiere seating accompanied by Hartford Stage Leadership
- Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor of The Spotlight Soirée
- Prominent logo recognition on:
- Print & Digital Invitation to over 15,000 households
- Event website (top-tier placement)
- Step & repeat and major event signage
- Select pre-event emails to Hartford Stage patrons and supporters
- On-stage verbal recognition during the program
- Opportunity for company executive to offer brief welcome remarks
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight in Hartford Stage’s September 2026 e-newsletter
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight in Hartford Stage social media posts
- Full-page ad in the event printed program
- Recognition in post-event impact communications
- Optional backstage experience or private theater tour for company leadership/employees/clients
High-Impact Brand Exposure & Client Engagement
- Eight (8) VIP tickets with priority seating
- Prominent logo recognition on invitation, website, and event signage
- Verbal recognition during the program
- Sponsor recognition in pre-event email & social media communications
- Full-page ad in the event printed program
- Recognition in post-event communications
Community Leadership & Brand Visibility
- Four (4) tickets with premium seating
- Logo recognition on event website and onsite signage
- Half-page ad in the event printed program
- Exclusive social media recognition
$5,000
Center Stage Sponsor
- Four (4) tickets
- Logo recognition on website and event signage
- Quarter-page ad in the printed event program
- Recognition in shared sponsor listings on social media and event materials
$3,000
Encore Sponsor
- Two (2) tickets
- Name recognition on event website
- Listing in the printed event program
- Recognition in shared sponsor listings on social media and event materials
$1,000
Community Supporter
- Name recognition on event website
- Listing in the printed event program
- Recognition in shared sponsor listings on social media and event materials
