Ball Sponsorship

PlayMakers Repertory Company—a dynamic collaboration between renowned Broadway artists and local talent like none other—has been making magic happen for 50 years! 

Presenting re-imagined classics, groundbreaking world premieres, innovative new work, and beloved blockbusters, this world-class theatre company is located right here in Chapel Hill. We ask you to support and celebrate this local gem by considering a Sponsorship for the PlayMakers Ball. 

50th Anniversary PlayMakers Ball

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Alumni Room
George Watts Hill Alumni Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

PlayMakers is one of the nation’s few remaining repertory theatre companies and a vital training ground for the next generation of theatre professionals. We produce world‑class performances right here in Chapel Hill, bringing nationally recognized actors and artisans to our Triangle community. 

We anticipate a sold‑out crowd of 250 guests at the black-tie PlayMakers Ball. As a corporate sponsor, your brand will be featured prominently in PlayMakers Ball materials, Season Playbills, e-Newsletters, and social media. 

PlayMakers reaches 35,000 patrons across the Triangle, offering powerful year‑round visibility and meaningful community impact. 

Sweeney Todd, 2016. Annie Golden, David St. Louis and Ray Dooley. Photo by Jon Gardiner.

Thank you for Supporting PlayMakers Repertory Theatre during the 50th Anniversary Season!

PlayMakers is located in beautiful Chapel Hill, North Carolina, proudly in residence on the dynamic campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the very heart of the PlayMakers experience is our resident company, made up of accomplished performers, directors, designers, artisans and technicians, and supported by exceptional graduate students in UNC’s Department of Dramatic Art. Our company works side by side with guest artists from all over the world and our alumni include Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winners. 

PlayMakers Ball Sponsorship Opportunities

$25,000 – Producer Sponsor
  • Ball Presentation Rights: “PlayMakers Ball presented by [Company]” on materials
  • Premier logo placement on all event materials including invitation, signage, PlayMakers website, press releases and any advertising placements
  • Full-page ad in the Ball program AND Full-page ad in PlayMakers Playbills for every show of the 50th anniversary season
  • Inclusion in PlayMakers social media posts and e-newsletters
  • Listed in every Playbill as Friends of PlayMakers at the Director’s Circle level of giving
$10,000 – Director Sponsor
  • Logo or name placement on event signage, in the Ball program, and on PlayMakers website
  • Opportunity to underwrite certain elements of the evening
  • Half-page ad in the Ball program AND Half-page ad in PlayMakers Playbill for every show in the 50th anniversary season
  • Inclusion in PlayMakers social media posts and e-newsletters
  • Listed in every Playbill as Friends of PlayMakers at the Director’s Circle level of giving
$5,000 – Angel Sponsor
  • Logo or name in the Ball program and on PlayMakers website
  • Opportunity to underwrite certain elements of the evening
  • Half Page ad in PlayMakers Playbills for one show of choice in 50th anniversary season
  • Listed in every Playbill as Friends of PlayMakers at the Angel level of giving
$2,500 – Investor Sponsor
  • Logo or name in the Ball program and on PlayMakers website
  • Logo or name in PlayMakers Playbill for first season opening show
  • Opportunity to underwrite certain elements of the evening
  • Listed in every Playbill as Friends of PlayMakers at the Investor level of giving
$1,000 – Partner Sponsor
  • Logo or name in the Ball program and on PlayMakers website
  • Opportunity to underwrite certain elements of the evening
  • Listed in every Playbill as Friends of PlayMakers at the Partner Level of giving
$500Champaign Toast Sponsor
  • Logo or name in the Ball program and on PlayMakers website
  • Recognition as an underwriter of a celebratory Champaign Toast at the Ball!
  • Listed in every Playbill as Friends of PlayMakers at the Backer Level of giving

If you have any questions about the Ball, or are interested in Sponsorship, please reach out to: 

Tina CoyneSmith 
Director of External Relations
tc@unc.edu
919.962.4846