2026 Community Sponsorship Overview

Celebrating Our 42nd Season

Since 1985, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (OSP) has been a statewide leader in classical theatre and educational outreach, serving thousands of patrons annually. As Oklahoma’s only theatre dedicated to the full‑time production of classical works, we produce Shakespeare and his contemporaries alongside enduring authors such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, Aphra Behn, and Oscar Wilde. We also commission and develop new works that adapt and celebrate the classical canon — including our holiday favorite, Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker — ensuring these stories remain vibrant and relevant for today’s audiences.

For over forty years, OSP has helped shape the cultural life of Oklahoma — creating shared experiences, inspiring young people, and bringing communities together through stories that have connected humanity for centuries.

Every year, we continue this work with renewed commitment, expanding artistic reach, deepening community partnerships, and increasing access for students and families across the state.

This work is made possible through the generosity of community partners who share our commitment to accessible, high‑quality classical theatre. Community sponsorships provide essential support for our productions, educational programs, and statewide outreach, and we are honored to recognize the organizations who stand with OSP in this mission.

Sponsorship Levels

All sponsorships include logo recognition on OSP’s website. Each tier includes the benefits of the previous tier, with ticket quantities set individually at each level.

SAPPHIRE CROWN — $2,500–$4,999

  • 10 complimentary tickets

  • Logo recognition on OSP’s website

  • Invitation to sponsor appreciation events

EMERALD CROWN — $5,000–$9,999

  • 20 complimentary tickets

  • Pre‑show cocktails for up to 6 guests

  • Verbal recognition in curtain speech

RUBY CROWN — $10,000–$14,999

  • 30 complimentary tickets

  • One invited preview performance

DIAMOND CROWN — $15,000–$24,999

  • 35 complimentary tickets

  • Executive Producer billing for one production

  • Logo included on select promotional materials for that production

  • Special preview performances

MAJOR FUNDING — $35,000+

Reserved for transformational partners whose support sustains OSP’s artistic and educational mission.

  • Recognition as a Major Funder of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

  • Premium billing on all season communications

  • 40 complimentary tickets

  • Opening Night cocktail hours

  • One exclusive “Donor Night” performance for sponsor guests

Community Impact

  • Professional programming at indoor and outdoor venues in the historic Paseo Arts District

  • Statewide educational outreach, residencies, and touring programs

  • Low‑ and no‑cost access for students, families, and underserved communities

  • Young Company Theatre Camp, offering hands‑on training and performance opportunities for students

  • Apprentice Program for college students, providing professional experience and mentorship in a working classical theatre

  • A multigenerational legacy of arts engagement — including alumni such as Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, who developed his early love of Shakespeare at OSP

Contact

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or to schedule benefits, please contact:

Tyler Woods, Executive Artistic Director
Email: sponsorships@okshakes.org
Phone: (405) 235‑3700