See Your Business in the Limelight
Partnering with Limelight Theatre is more than advertising, it’s a statement about who you are as a business and what you value.
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship Options
Limelight Theatre sponsorships help make live theatre accessible, support educational programming for youth and families, and sustain the arts in our community. Your investment directly contributes to performances, training programs, and opportunities that enrich St. Augustine year-round.
In return, we work to ensure our sponsors receive meaningful visibility and authentic connection with our audience—because true partnerships benefit everyone involved
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Season 35 Presenting Sponsor - $25,000
A Season Sponsor is a cornerstone supporter of Limelight Theatre and a visible champion of the arts in St. Augustine.
Recognition would include:
“Season 35” presented by [Sponsor]” on the cover of all playbills
Logo on all season 35 show poster, web page, lobby signage, and emails
Full-page playbill ad for sponsored show, half-page for remaining season 35
shows
Shout-out in recorded pre-show speech before every performance of during
season 35
Social media thank-you post
4 complimentary tickets for each performance of season 35
Signage in lobby during the season 35
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There are three options for being a Show Sponsor:
1.Production Presenting Sponsor $10,000
A Show Sponsor puts your name where the magic happens—center stage.
Recognition would include:
“Production” presented by [Sponsor]” on the cover of all playbills
Logo on show poster, web page, lobby signage, and emails
Full-page playbill ad for sponsored show, half-page for remaining shows in
the season
Shout-out in recorded pre-show speech before every performance of
sponsored show
Social media thank-you post
4 complimentary tickets for each performance of the show run
Signage in lobby during the run of show
3.Spotlight Sponsor - $5,000
Recognition would include:
Acknowledgment on front page of playbill.
Name on show poster, web page, lobby signage, and emails
Half-page playbill ad for sponsored show and remaining shows that season
Shout-out in recorded pre-show speech before every show during the run
Social media thank-you post
2 complimentary tickets for each performance of the show run
3.Backstage Sponsor - $2,500
Recognition would include:
Special acknowledgement inside playbill
Half-page playbill ad for sponsored show and quarter-page ad for remaining
shows in season
Social media thank-you post
8 complimentary tickets for show
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Education Presenting Sponsor - $7,500
An Education Program Sponsor invests in the future of theatre—and in the children who will carry it forward.
These sponsorships directly support the growth and development of Limelight Theatre’s conservatory and youth programs, helping provide high-quality training, creative opportunities, and scholarships for underprivileged children who may not otherwise have access to arts education.
Recognition would include:
“Education Production” presented by [Sponsor]” on the cover of all playbills
Logo on show poster, web page, lobby signage, and emails
Full-page playbill ad for sponsored show, half-page for remaining shows in
the season
Shout-out in recorded pre-show speech before every performance of
sponsored show
Social media thank-you post
4 complimentary tickets for each performance of the show run
Signage in lobby during the run of show
AUDIENCE PROFILE
The Limelight Theatre attracts a diverse yet distinct audience united by their love of live performance. Our audience is more than a crowd—it’s a community of investors in the arts, in their future, and in the quality of life in St. Augustine. Partnering with Limelight means aligning your brand with people who value excellence, creativity, and community impact.
By supporting the Limelight Theatre, sponsors gain direct exposure to an audience that is…..
Age: Primarily 35–75, with a growing base of younger professionals (20s–30s).
Education: Highly educated; most hold college degrees, with many advanced degrees.
Income: Middle to upper-income households. Core audiences earn $75,000–$250,000+ annually, with many retirees enjoying stable investment and pension income.
Philanthropic by Nature: Theatre-goers are generous donors to community organizations, arts initiatives, and educational causes. Many are members of donor circles, serve on nonprofit boards, or sponsor community programs.
Financially Secure & Affluent: Many patrons belong to the upper-middle class and affluent households, with household incomes well above the regional average. Net worth often includes substantial retirement portfolios, diversified investment accounts, and real estate holdings.
Investors in Growth: Retirees tend toward conservative, long-term holdings (bonds, blue-chip stocks, annuities), while younger professionals actively build wealth through 401(k)s, brokerage accounts, and real estate investments. A number of patrons also own small businesses or second homes in Florida.
Lifestyle Purchasers: This audience prioritizes premium experiences and products—dining, travel, cultural tourism, and luxury services. Their purchasing choices often set trends within their peer groups.
Playbill Advertising
A Show Program Sponsor offers a timeless way to connect with Limelight Theatre audiences through classic print advertising.
These sponsorships feature display ads in our official show programs, available in full-page, half-page, and quarter-page options. Programs are distributed to every audience member during each performance, giving sponsors direct exposure to an engaged, arts-loving community who takes the time to read, save, and revisit them.
Show Program sponsorships are ideal for businesses and individuals looking for a polished, traditional advertising option with strong local visibility—while also supporting live theatre and arts education.
It’s a simple, effective way to be seen, support the arts, and be part of every performance experience.
Corporate Supporters
Request Information
When you sponsor Limelight Theatre, you’re doing more than promoting your business—you’re championing creativity, fostering community, and helping the arts thrive. Contact our Executive Director or discuss the best partnership for your company.
For more information, please contact the Development Office using this form, or at (904) 825-1164 or by emailing our Executive Director directly at executivedirector@limelighttheatre.org