Begins at 6PM
Order of Events:
Cocktails & Silent Auction
Musical Program & Dinner
Live Music & Dancing featuring Nueva Vida
"The Night Circus" After Party
An alluring, fantastical event within a ballroom transformed into a picturesque circus tent. A cocktail reception, silent auction, expertly crafted gourmet dinner, and meticulously curated musical program await you on this evening of cirque mystique and grand fanfare.
At this level, your contribution directly allows us to continue producing world-class opera productions. This contribution can cover costs associated with our education team's residency music education programs, traveling artists, incredible designs and construction, facilities and technical upgrades, and more for our mainstage, STUDIO101, and education productions. You are truly the foundation and the heart of our organization.
As our honorary ringmasters, you and your guests will receive the following:
• Table sponsor name printed in the Opera Ball invitation and program
• A featured listing in the program book for HOT’s April 2024 mainstage production of Puccini's La Boheme
• A table for a party of 10, inclusive of a gourmet dinner and access to all experiences and performances at the event
• All annual donor benefits at the corresponding table level (VIP parking for HOT performances, recognition in program books for next season, invitations to exclusive events and travel opportunities, and more!)
• VIP treatment with preferred seating
• Premium wines served at the table
• Invitation for six to attend one 2023-24 "Meet the Cast" party
• Complimentary valet service at the event
• Acknowledgement on our website as a premier sponsor
At this level, your contribution directly allows us to capture extraordinary artistry within our opera productions. A contribution of $15,000 can cover the cost of creating gorgeous & unique costumes for our mainstage productions or the lumber and supplies needed for the construction of our incredible sets! Additionally, your contribution will allow us to travel to more public schools next season to spread the joy of music to even more students of Hawai'i!
As our honorary flame throwers and fire spinners, you and your guests will receive the following:
• Table sponsor name printed in the Opera Ball invitation and program
• A featured listing in the program book for HOT’s April 2024 mainstage production of Puccini's La Boheme
• A table for a party of 10, inclusive of a gourmet dinner and access to all experiences and performances at the event
• All annual donor benefits at the corresponding table level (VIP parking for HOT performances, recognition in program books for next season, invitations to exclusive events and travel opportunities, and more!)
• Preferred seating
• Invitation for six to attend one 2023-24 "Meet the Cast" party
• Complimentary valet service at the event
• Acknowledgement on our website as a premier sponsor
At this level, your contribution directly provides opportunities for the children of Hawai'i to have access to top-of-the-line music education. A contribution of $10,000 allows for our Opera Express Education team to produce a traveling opera that visits dozens of schools all across the state to perform for thousands of students! Additionally, your contribution helps to cover tuition costs for our Orvis Studio students, allowing us to provide quality, one-on-one vocal instruction to local students with a passion for music.
As our honorary acrobats, you and your guests will receive the following:
• Table sponsor name printed in the Opera Ball invitation and program
• A featured listing in the program book for HOT’s April 2024 mainstage production of Puccini's La Boheme
• A table for a party of 10, inclusive of a gourmet dinner and access to all experiences and performances at the event
• All annual donor benefits at the corresponding table level (VIP parking for HOT performances, recognition in program books for next season, invitations to exclusive events and travel opportunities, and more!)
• Preferred seating, as available
• Invitation for four to attend one 2023-24 "Meet the Cast" party
• Complimentary valet service at the event
At this level, your contribution helps us to produce smaller scale events and intimate experiences in our STUDIO101 space! A contribution of $7,500 helps us guarantee a wide variety of productions that fit every budget and taste in our community, thus spreading the joy of opera to more art enthusiasts, like you!
As our honorary lion tamers, you and your guests will receive the following:
• Table sponsor name printed in the Opera Ball invitation and program
• A listing in the program book for HOT’s April 2024 mainstage production of Puccini's La Boheme
• A table for a party of 10, inclusive of a gourmet dinner and access to all experiences and performances at the event
• All annual donor benefits at the corresponding table level (VIP parking for HOT performances, recognition in program books for next season, invitations to exclusive events and travel opportunities, and more!)
• Invitation for four to attend one 2023-24 "Meet the Cast" party
• Complimentary valet service at the event
At this level, your contribution helps us to maintain the basic operating costs of our organization. As a non-profit arts organization, we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to help us continue to bring incredible art and culture from all over the world, straight into the hearts of the patrons who call Hawai'i their home.
As our honorary magicians, you and your guests will receive the following:
• Table sponsor name printed in the Opera Ball invitation and program
• A listing in the program book for HOT’s April 2024 mainstage production of Puccini's La Boheme
• A table for a party of 10, inclusive of a gourmet dinner and access to all experiences and performances at the event
• All annual donor benefits at the corresponding table level (VIP parking for HOT performances, recognition in program books for next season, invitations to exclusive events and travel opportunities, and more!)
• Complimentary parking at the event
