MEMBERSHIP

Champagne Reception at the 50th Anniversary Concert. Photo by Ryan Heatherington-Keys.

When you choose to become a member of Calgary Opera’s Friends Circle, Impresario Circle, or Artistic Director’s Circle, you make an outstanding commitment to support opera on the stage and in our community.

You will contribute to the vibrant world of opera and unlock a realm of exclusive benefits and behind-the-scenes access, enhancing your experience and creating cherished memories along the way.

FRIENDS CIRCLE

Your donation directly supports artistic excellence on stage, leading education programs, and innovative community collaborations.

$100 - Supporting Friend

  • A charitable tax receipt.

  • Invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting.

  • Recognition in all Main Stage production programs.

$250 - Contributing Friend

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Two tickets to one main stage dress rehearsal of your choice (upon request).

$500 - Sustaining Friend

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • A “Behind the Scenes” backstage tour of a main stage production (upon request, based on availability).

IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

Impresario Circle members enjoy all Friends Circle benefits, plus:

$1,500 - Core Impresario

  • Free VIP parking.

  • Access to the Impresario Circle Lounge before the performance and during intermission, complimentary coat check.

  • Invitation to attend two exclusive Impresario Circle events.

  • Invitation to attend a staging rehearsal (based on availability).

  • Front-of-the-line personalized ticket service for all Calgary Opera performances and events.

or call 403-802-3409

$2,000 - Bronze Impresario

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • VIP benefits at participating Canadian opera companies (based on availability).

  • Invitation to a Let’s Create an Opera school performance (based on availability).

or call 403-802-3409

$3,000 - Silver Impresario

All of the above benefits, plus

  • A special invitation to a sitzprobe (rehearsal with orchestra and cast, based on availability).

  • Opportunity to sit in the orchestra pit for one act of an opera (upon request, based on availability).

  • Invitation for two to a special donor dinner.

  • Two tickets to our Opening Night Receptions if you are attending Saturday evening performances.

or call 403-802-3409

$6,000 - Gold Impresario

All of the above benefits, plus

  • An opportunity to watch one act of a main stage opera from the wings (upon request, based on availability).

or call 403-802-3409

$11,000 - Platinum Impresario

All of the above benefits, plus

  • Reserved front door parking at all Calgary Opera performances at the Jubilee Auditorium.

  • Honorary naming opportunities.

  • Private performance by a McPhee Artist during the season (upon request, based on availability).

or call 403-802-3409

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

Artistic Director’s Circle members receive several opportunities each season to mingle with singers, conductors, and directors, along with other exclusive events. Members enjoy all Friends Circle and Impresario Circle benefits, plus:

$25,000 - Artistic Director’s Circle

  • Acknowledgment on lobby screen at main stage performances.

  • Production posters autographed by the cast.

  • Twenty dress rehearsal tickets for a student group of your choice.

  • Recognition as a named Production Sponsor.

  • Backstage champagne reception with the cast and director.

  • Invitation to the Artistic Director's dinner.

For more information about any of our membership programs, please contact

Stephanie Kallay
Associate Director of Fund Development
Phone:403-802-3409
E-Mail