After Dark 2022
Sponsorship Benefits

After Dark: A Metro Theater Company Gala Event
Thursday, June 9, 2022
6:30 to 9:30 pm
The Palladium, 1400 Park Place, St. Louis, MO 63104
Patron Level Tickets and Sponsorships: $350 and up

If you would like to discuss how you can be involved in this year’s After Dark 2022 Spring Gala, contact MTC’s Individual Support and Events Manager Bailey Pashia.

MARQUEE SPONSOR | $10,000 

  • Two (2) tables of ten (10) in a premium location at the event. 

  • Four (4) tickets to a VIP Pre-Gala Cocktail event in early May. 

  • An intimate opportunity to meet award-winning author, Matt de la Peña at the gala 

  • Full-page ad in the gala print and virtual program. 

  • Naming rights for a part of the event: choice of Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Keynote Address, Virtual Auction, or Entertainment. Additional unique naming opportunities may be available based on the unique needs and interests of the sponsor. Named sponsors will be recognized verbally and in the event program. 

  • Recognition of company leadership in attendance from podium during the evening’s program. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all print materials during the event such as event signage and in the event program.  

  • Recognition in our annual report. 

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event. 

  • Links to sponsor website from gala event page. 

  • Additional benefits as discussed. 

 

LUMINARY SPONSOR | $5,000 

  •  (1) table of ten (10) in a premium location at the event. 

  • Two (2) tickets to a VIP Pre-Gala Cocktail event in early May. 

  • An intimate opportunity to meet award-winning author, Matt de la Peña at the gala 

  • Half-page ad in the gala print and virtual program. 

  • Recognition of company leadership in attendance from podium during the course of the evening’s program. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all print materials during the event such as event signage and in the event program.  

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report. 

  • Links to sponsor website from gala event page. 

 

SPOTLIGHT PATRON TABLE SPONSOR | $3,500 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) in a prime location at the event. 

  • Two (2) tickets to a VIP Pre-Gala Cocktail event in early May. 

  • An intimate opportunity to meet award-winning author, Matt de la Peña at the gala 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in all print materials during the event such as event signage and in the event program.  

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report. 

  • Links to sponsor website from gala event page. 

 

TABLE SPONSOR | $2,500 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) at the event. 

  • One (1) ticket to a VIP Pre-Gala Cocktail event in early May. 

  • An intimate opportunity to meet award-winning author, Matt de la Peña at the gala 

  • Recognition at scale for giving level in select print materials during the event, including the event program.  

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report. 

 

FRIEND OF MTC | $1200 

  • Four (4) individual tickets to the event. 

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report. 

 

SUPPORTER | $650 

  • Two (2) individual tickets to the event 

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report 

 

INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR | $350 

  • One (1) individual ticket to the event 

  • Inclusion in our digital presentation, which will feature all sponsors in a loop during the dinner portion of the event.  

  • Recognition in our annual report