Sponsor a Show
Join a community of philanthropic companies, grantors, and individuals who share our mission. Supporting the CRT through our sponsorship program is a meaningful and powerful way to showcase your support for the arts.
Sponsor Benefits
Complimentary pre-show reception for your friends, employees, or clients
Direct marketing to a diverse, educated audience
Brand awareness through specific program sponsorship
Opportunity for brochure display
Name recognition on theatre collateral, including brochures, program booklets, and eNewsletters
Marketing & Social Media Power
Average monthly website hits: 3,000 during the summer & 1,300 during the off-season
Over 150 summer events, serving 20,500 people
5,000+ eNewsletter subscribers
850+ fans on Facebook
CRT collateral read by 10,000+
Audience Demographics
20,500 summer attendees
One in every 3 attendees earn $60K/year and 34% earn over $100K/year
20% of attendees are aged 21-35, 46% are 36-50 years old, and 25% are 51 years or older
45% of our 2010 patrons live in Colorado and 35% of our Colorado attendees live in the San Luis Valley
To learn more, please contact Cat Augur, Director of Development, at 719.658.2540 ext. 26, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
2011 Play Sponsors
Spotlight Sponsors
CHUCK & KAY HARBERT
Chuck and Kay came to Mineral County in 1999. Through the years, they have actively supported the Theatre, with Kay serving as a Board member from 2002 – 2008. Long-time play sponsors and fundraisers, they believe that CRT is integral to the Creede experience.
KRUEGER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Krueger Charitable Foundation’s commitment has been instrumental in supporting the literacy component of CRT’s Young Audience Outreach Tour. Their gifts fund the Tour directly and purchase thousands of storybooks for students in underserved elementary schools where the Tour performs.
JOHN DAVID LENTZ MEMORIAL FUND
John was a company member of CRT in 1992. Prior to receiving his MFA degree from the University of San Diego, John was killed in a random shooting in Balboa Park, San Diego, on May 1, 1994. Friends and family have chosen to honor John’s life and his memory through their ongoing play sponsorships at CRT. For the 2011 season, the Fund is delighted to sponsor Unnecessary Farce.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
The 2011 Young Audience Outreach Tour is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works.
RIO GRANDE ANGLER
A locally owned fly shop, RGA offers the highest quality fly-fishing equipment and apparel. We provide walk/wade and float trips on the Rio Grande and surrounding streams. We are proud of our excellent customer service and friendly atmosphere.
Star Sponsors
THE HITCHCOCK FOUNDATION
The Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation is proud to support The KID Show for the 2011 season. In its 9th year, The KID Show is created and performed by local youth in collaboration with CRT professionals.
THE HOGLUND FOUNDATION
The Hoglund Foundation has been a significant partner to CRT for well over twenty years. Personally and through the Foundation, the Hoglunds recognize the value of art in their community and are pleased to sponsor CRT’s 2011 production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
PEGGY LONGWOOD LAMB
Peggy Longwood Lamb has been a part of the Creede community since 1939 when her parents bought their cabin at Spar City. She has witnessed this historic venue’s transformation from a movie house to its present use as the home of the Creede Repertory Theatre. Desiring to secure the financial stability of CRT, Ralph and Peggy Lamb established the Ralph & Peggy Lamb Endowment Fund in 1994, paving the way for the creation of the CRT endowment. The leadership and vision of Ralph and Peggy will forever provide a rich cultural legacy for Creede and its community of visitors.
SAN LUIS VALLEY FEDERAL BANK
As a mutual bank, our employees understand that their first responsibility is finding solutions to the financial needs of our members. This commitment has been the key to our success. We’re delighted to share our success with CRT because we appreciate the cultural and economic enrichment it brings to Creede and the San Luis Valley.
SAN LUIS VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative has been an ardent supporter of CRT for dozens of years. SLV-REC applauds the Theatre’s commitment to the arts and its patrons and is proud to sponsor Unnecessary Farce.
SUNNY VALLEY FARMS, INC. and FORD FARMS, INC.
Sunny Valley Farms, Inc. and Ford Farms, Inc., both third-generation San Luis Valley agricultural family farms, are honored for this opportunity to support our local professional theatre company in it’s 46th successful season of bringing amazing talent to this mountain setting so dear to our hearts.
Community Sponsors
1st SOUTHWEST BANK
1st Southwest Bank offers excellent customer service from an experienced staff. We respect your confidentiality and are creative in meeting your banking needs. 1st Southwest has been a strong supporter for many years and believes in promoting the arts and culture in the San Luis Valley.
ANTLERS RIO GRANDE LODGE AND RESTAURANT
Bordering national forest on a secluded bend of the Rio Grande, Antlers is known for its premier trout fishing waters and offers cabins, rooms, and RV spaces to the public. At day’s end, come enjoy fine dining in a leisurely atmosphere at the Riverside Restaurant.
BIG RIVER MUSIC
Big River Music’s new store opened on Main Street in April of 2010, and we are thrilled to be a part of the thriving Creede art community! The opening of CRT’s Second Stage is the culmination of years of dedication to the performing arts and a valued addition to Creede. Big River Music is proud to sponsor Boomtown and would like to thank CRT’s patrons for their support of the performing arts and Creede.
BROKEN ARROW RANCH AND LAND CO., LLC
Owners of Creede’s oldest land company (est. 1969), Dale and Anne Pizel have over 40 years combined experience listing and selling in Mineral County. We pride ourselves in our commitment to our community, our buyers and our sellers. Stop by our office on Main Street, and chat with us about your real estate needs.
CREEDE AMERICA GROUP, LLC
Creede America is a unique subdivision that sits up on the mesa on the west side of the City of Creede. Great architecture, cutting edge green technologies and stunning views make Creede America the place to be in Creede. Feel free to stop by our Main Street office for more information or to take a tour.
MINERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by being a catalyst for economic growth and stability, while providing financial products and services along with first-rate client care. With additional branches in Lake City, Bayfield and Durango, we always have community at heart.
MONTE VISTA PHYSICIAN SERVICES COMMUNITY CLINIC
Monte Vista Physician Services Community Clinic offers same day appointments! The clinic also offers X-Ray, Lab and Physical Therapy services on site. Our partnerships offer our patients easy access to specialties such as Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopedics, OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, and much more. We promote good health in the San Luis Valley and gladly support the Creede Theatre!
QUILLER GALLERY
The Quiller Gallery and the Creede Repertory Theatre have grown and developed together as companions in the arts for more than four decades. It is our highest honor to sponsor the first play of the new Second Stage Theatre, The Road to Mecca.
SAN JUAN SPORTS
Open since 1974, San Juan Sports provides for all your outdoor sporting needs. As proud distributors of the finest outdoor products, San Juan Sports offers outdoor sporting equipment, clothing and shoes. New owners Michael and Amy McNeil, along with San Juan Sports staff, are proud to sponsor Unnecessary Farce. Michael and Amy McNeil extend an extravagant thank you to previous San Juan Sports owners George and Charlene Ameel for the road they paved before us.
TEXAS FRIENDS OF CREEDE THEATRE
These longtime supporters of CRT include: Margaret Acton, C. B. Baird, Jr., Tom and Dorothy Childers, Joan Green Jeffrey, Mariah MacLennan, John and Betty Martin, Glenn and Betsy Pense, Don and Nancy Reily, Kenneth and Bernice Ribe, Erik and Beverly Sandvik, Bob and Bonnie Siddons, Bob and Dixie Slater, Betty Tucker, Don and Ruth Ulm.
DON & RUTH ULM
When Don and Ruth Ulm moved to South Fork from the Dallas area, they were pleased to find an outstanding theatre in Creede. Through the years, they have actively supported the Theatre, both monetarily, and as a member of the Board of Trustees and various committees.
VALLEY COURIER
Believing that fine entertainment is hard to come by in rural America, the Valley Courier takes prides in carrying the message of the CRT to Courier readers across the San Luis Valley and is proud to sponsor The Road to Mecca.
VALLEY ELECTRIC
Valley Electric is a full-service electrical contractor headquartered in Alamosa. Our firm prides itself on more than 33 years of successful experience installing systems in single-family residential homes to small and large-scale commercial operations.
VIRGINIA CHRISTENSEN TRUST & THE CITY OF CREEDE
As a means of celebrating the good times her husband Emil spent in and around Creede, Virginia Christensen bequeathed $3 million dollars to the City of Creede. As beneficiaries of the charitable trust, the City helps support recreational activities in the town through biannual grants.
WALL, SMITH, BATEMAN & ASSOCIATES
Serving Colorado since 1974, this preeminent public accounting firm is guided by our mission to help our clients achieve financial success. We offer a full range of accounting services for individuals and businesses.