Join the Friends of Theatre + Dance on Friday, October 24, 2025 for Spotlight on RENT, an exclusive evening to meet the cast and creative team, enjoy refreshments and libations, and take in the excitement of the live musical production of RENT!
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Make Your Gift to Spotlight
Set the stage for the School of Theatre + Dance’s lasting success: become a sponsor of Spotlight! Your support directly benefits students in the form of scholarships, travel funding, masterclasses, and professional development. Purchase tickets, sponsorships, and program ads online or via mail (see sidebar for more information).
Sponsorships
Each ticket to Spotlight includes the pre-show reception (including refreshments & drinks, a photo area, and Conversation with the Creative Team), seating for RENT, and a post-show dessert and coffee reception with the faculty, cast, and crew. All funds donated to Spotlight will support the School of Theatre + Dance's students and programs in the form of scholarships, travel funding, masterclasses, and more.
- Sponsorship Levels
Supporter Sponsor ($500)
Sponsorship includes two (2) VIP tickets, listing as a Supporter sponsor in the School of Theatre + Dance programs for the 2025-2026 season, and recognition in a post-event email to all attendees
Encore Sponsor ($1,000)
Sponsorship includes four (4) VIP tickets, listing as an Encore sponsor in the School of Theatre + Dance programs for the 2025-2026 season, and recognition in a post-event email to all attendees
Director Sponsor ($2,500)
Sponsorship includes six (6) VIP tickets, listing as a Director sponsor in the School of Theatre + Dance programs for the 2025-2026 season, recognition in a post-event email to all attendees, and a quarter-page advertisement in the season program
Producer Sponsor ($5,000)
Sponsorship includes eight (8) VIP tickets, listing as a Producer sponsor in the School of Theatre + Dance programs for the 2025-2026 season, recognition in a post-event email to all attendees, and a half-page advertisement in the season
program
Marquee Sponsor ($10,000)
Sponsorship includes ten (10) VIP tickets, listing as a Marquee sponsor in the School of Theatre + Dance programs for the 2025-2026 season, recognition in a post-event email to all attendees, and a full-page advertisement in the season
program
Spotlight Sponsor ($20,000)
Sponsorship includes twelve (12) VIP tickets, listing as a title sponsor in 2024 event promotion and in the School of Theatre + Dance programs for the 2025-2026 season, recognition in a post-event email to all attendees, and a full-page inside-cover advertisement in the season programThere are no physical tickets. Attendee names will be on a guest list at check-in.
- Tickets
Spotlight Ticket ($100)
VIP Ticket ($250)
All Spotlight tickets include the pre-show reception (including refreshments & drinks, a photo area, and Conversation with the Creative Team), seating for RENT, and a post-show dessert and coffee reception with the faculty, cast and crew. The VIP ticket also includes reserved priority seating for RENT.
There are no physical tickets. Attendee names will be on a guest list at check-in.
- Program Advertisement Levels
Quarter Page ($250)
Half Page ($450)
Full Page ($750)
Inside Covers ($950)
All program ads will run in the 2025-2026 season program at the School of Theatre + Dance, and will be viewed by patrons, donors, performers, faculty, and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, or to show your support for a member or area of the SOTD community.
Please note that program ad purchases do not come with tickets to Spotlight. The print-ready file must be received by September 26 for inclusion in the Spotlight program, but may be submitted after that date for annual inclusion.
To view more information about Program Ads, please click here.
There are no physical tickets. Attendee names will be on a guest list at check-in.
All funds donated to Spotlight will support the School of Theatre + Dance's students and programs. For tax purposes, tickets and sponsorships will be partially eligible as charitable gifts, and program ads will not be charitable gifts. You will receive a mailed gift receipt that outlines this further. Please reach out to morsec@ufl.edu with any questions