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The Council
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More Information
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For more information about the Council, please call
(212) 870-4210.
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The Council forms the intellectual and social heart of City Opera. With its distinguished roster of members, the Council holds a unique position in the cultural community, generating excitement for the company, broadening and strengthening City Opera's base of support and attracting new audiences.
The Council is made up of contributors who make an annual gift of $10,000 or more to New York City
Opera who along with an advisory committee of prominent artists, writers and cultural leaders, form
an advocacy body to support the company in achieving its artistic mission. The Council joins the
Board of Directors in supporting efforts to promote the highest artistic standards through a theatrical
style of production and adventurous choices in repertory.
Council Program and Privileges
Special activities planned throughout the season offer Council members remarkable access to artists and special learning opportunities:
- Private musicales with City Opera artists
- Lunch and lecture series before final dress rehearsals, hosted by Robin Thompson, Producing Artistic Director with special guest speakers
- Presentations on composers and their works led by City Opera Music Director George Manahan
- Discussions on art and culture with members of our distinguished Advisory Committee and City Opera's artistic administration
- Access to our travel program to other opera destinations
In addition, Council members also receive Benefactor Patron privileges, the highest level of City Opera's Patron program:
- VIP telephone ticket reservation privileges to purchase premium location performance tickets in the orchestra and first ring
- Priority seating for season subscriptions
- Passes to private dress rehearsals and working rehearsals
- Discounts for Education lectures and workshops
- Invitation to Opening Night Patron Parties on the Grand Promenade to celebrate new productions
- Reservation priority, signing privileges, and weekend discounts at Panevino Ristorante for pre-performance dining
- Intermission hospitality for you and your guests in the private Green Room Patrons' Lounge for every City Opera performance
- Patron Reserved Parking Service
- Convenience of the Patron Coat Check for every City Opera performance
- Special 10% discount at the City Opera Gift Shop and Thrift Shop
- Complimentary backstage tour*
- Invitation to Arts-in-Education programs in the community
- Invitations to galas and benefits
- Invitation to City Opera's annual Artist Awards Luncheon
- Recognition on published donor rosters, including the Green Room Bravo Poster
- Invitation to City Opera's private end-of-season party with the Board
Council Leadership and Advocacy
How Council Members participate:
- Entertain prospective Council members at private pre-opera dinners
- Host musical events featuring City Opera singers and musicians
- Serve on Board and Council Committees (marketing, education, council programming, production fund, etc.)
- Participate on Benefit Committees for Special Events
- Help to develop new audiences by bringing friends, especially young people, to City Opera performances.
*In accordance with IRS regulations, our good faith estimate of the value of goods and services offered in consideration of being a Council member is $124, which includes a backstage tour for two (value of $16).
A copy of New York City Opera's most recent annual report can be obtained upon request by writing to the Charities Bureau, Office of the Attorney General, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271, or to New York City Opera, Development Department, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023.
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