Explore the ways you can have a direct impact on BLUEBARN’s ability to change, charge, and empower on stage and in the audience. Tax-deductible, charitable contributions in all amounts enable BLUEBARN to bridge the gap between ticket revenue and operating expenses. Help support local theater!
Most of the BLUEBARN’s most generous and loyal donors are private individuals who love theatre, just like you. We hear it over and over again: “It’s amazing what you can do with your modest budget.” Every gift counts and every donor matters, because your gift is put to immediate and meaningful use during the current season.
If you would like to make an individual gift to BLUEBARN, simply choose one of these three easy methods:
A partnership with the BLUEBARN Theatre affiliates your company with an increasingly identifiable brand that has become synonymous with excellence and innovation.
By aligning with the BLUEBARN, corporate partners demonstrate a commitment to civic leadership in the community and gain access to the theatre’s unique opportunities for logo exposure, client entertainment and employee engagement.
The BLUEBARN will tailor a package to fit the needs and priorities of your company.
Sponsor benefits may include:
If your company would like to become a BLUEBARN sponsor, please email Heather at hhoyt@bluebarn.org.
Many employers offer a matching gift program that allows you to increase your giving to your favorite organization. This can double or even triple your gift to BLUEBARN, giving you the increased benefits and visibility that comes with your new level of giving. Inquire with your company’s human resources department to see if your gift to BLUEBARN qualifies for a matching gift.
The following is a list of companies who have generously matched gifts for BLUEBARN in the past. This list is not comprehensive, so if you don’t see your employer on here, ask!
If your company would like to become a BLUEBARN sponsor, please email Heather at hhoyt@bluebarn.org.
A recurring monthly gift is a great way to offer your ongoing support for the BLUEBARN. You decide what monthly gift amount is right for you and BLUEBARN will charge your credit card on the same day each month for as long as you choose. Once you set up your donation plan, you can forget about it! Call or email Heather Hoyt, Development Director, at 402-345-1576 or hhoyt@bluebarn.org.
To donate stocks and securities please contact Heather Hoyt, Development Director, at 402-345-1576 or hhoyt@bluebarn.org.
At BLUEBARN we believe that artists should be honored for their work not only with applause but with a paycheck. We believe that every theatre artist deserves to be paid fairly for their work, and we are committed to providing payment to every actor or artist working in our theatre. To honor this commitment, BLUEBARN has established The Artists’ Fund, to support the creative spirits who help continue and propel the life of the BLUEBARN.
Please contact Heather Hoyt, Development Director, at hhoyt@bluebarn.org or call the BLUEBARN at (402) 345-1576 to support the Artists’ Fund.
Visualize your name carved into the hand-cut wood slat wall in our expansive new lobby, greeting our patrons at every performance. Gratitude Wall naming opportunities begin at $1500.00.
Envision your generous support recognized every time a BLUEBARNer leans back into one of our beloved theatre chairs, waiting for a show to begin. Naming a seat begins at $1000.00.
Porchyard BRICKSPicture your name etched into a brick in our beautiful Endicott clay porchyard. Naming a porchyard brick begins at $150.00.
For information about any naming opportunities, please contact Heather Hoyt at(402) 345-1576 or hhoyt@bluebarn.org
An honorary or memorial gift to The BLUEBARN Theatre is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or honor the memory of a friend or loved one. Donations may be made in any amount. A personalized note will be sent in your name to the honoree or family member notifying them of your kindness and you will receive a letter documenting your tax-deductible contribution.
Contact Heather Hoyt, Development Director for personalized assistance, at 402-345-1576 or hhoyt@bluebarn.org.
BLUEBARN welcomes gifts through wills, life insurance plans, securities, trusts, real estate and other non-cash vehicles.
Please email Heather at hhoyt@bluebarn.org or call the BLUEBARN at (402) 345-1576 to discuss this option.
Advertising in the BLUEBARN’s PlaybillThe BLUEBARN’s playbill is seen by more than 1,000 people during the run of every production. Advertisers who choose to partner with the BLUEBARN for an entire season can reach more than 5,000 consumers annually.
When you advertise in The BLUEBARN playbill, you not only support an important force in Omaha’s cultural landscape, but you reach consumers who will give your business serious consideration.
A full range of price options is available, starting at just $150.
If you would like to advertise in The BLUEBARN’s playbill, please email Bill Kirby at bkirby@bluebarn.org for details.
To donate items on our wish list, please contact Amy Reiner, Production Manager, at 402-345-1576, or email at areiner@bluebarn.org.