Dakota Stage relies on support from local businesses and individuals in Bismarck and Mandan as they serve as a crucial financial pillar for our theater productions. By supporting us, you can contribute towards covering the various costs associated with bringing our productions to life. In return, our show sponsors enjoy various perks and opportunities to demonstrate their commitment to the arts within the Bismarck/Mandan community.

We offer a range of sponsorship levels and diverse avenues through which your corporation, organization, or group of friends can participate. To explore the available sponsorship opportunities or discover other ways to support Dakota Stage, please reach out to us at info@new.dakotastage.org.

Benefits of Sponsorship

Demonstrates your support for the arts within the community
Brand awareness and recognition
Unique marketing and cross-promotional opportunities

Dakota Stage Mission

The mission of Dakota Stage is to contribute to the cultural development of our community by creating high quality, live theatre productions that enrich, educate, and entertain both audiences and participants. As a community-based theater, we constantly strive to provide a nurturing environment for participants of all ages and cultures to develop artistic and technical skills while promoting live theatre as an avenue for entertainment within our community.

Sponsorship Levels

Season Sponsor

Named season sponsor in program materials
Digital display of logo to audience
Logo on poster of each production
Logo displayed in programs as season sponsor
Logo on Dakota Stage website
Employee discount of 10% to all ticketed performances for the season

Presenting Sponsor

Company/organization name on printed tickets (“Your Company Presents”)
Named presenting sponsor in program materials
Digital display of logo to audience
Logo on poster of sponsored production
Logo displayed in program as presenting sponsor
Logo on Dakota Stage website
Employee discount of 10% to ticketed performances for the sponsored production

Specialty Sponsors

Sponsor various aspects of a production–costumes, set, etc.

Named specialty sponsor in program materials
Digital display of logo to audience
Logo on Dakota Stage website
Employee discount of 10% to ticketed performances for the sponsored production

In-Kind Support

Dakota Stage is frequently in need of the following services or products:

Printing: brochures, direct mail, programs, etc.
Marketing: print design and layout, video production, advertising
Food Service and Catering: fundraising events, donor appreciation events, Preview Night events