Sponsorship and Playbill Advertising
Put your message before an active, engaged, diverse audience — and enjoy the benefits.
Richmond Shakespeare’s playbill is read and kept as a keepsake by a performing arts audience with disposable income who attend throughout the year for the best in classic and contemporary theatre.
Playbill ads are distributed for the entire season for just one price. Competitive rates help you reach this desirable consumer with a full-color message. And perks like free tickets to performances sweeten the deal.
More than 80 performances each year
12 months distribution to over 20,000 patrons
Advertiser spotlight post via Richmond Shakespeare’s social media platforms
Free ticket offers for advertisers
Purchase ad space for the entire season at 10% discount.
Advertisers receive complimentary tickets!
Below is a list of the image dimensions. The inches reflect the size on the printed Playbill.
Half page AD: 4.5” x 3.5”, $600 per show / 5 for $2700 – includes 2 tickets
Full Page AD: 4.5” x 7”, $800 per show / 5 for $3600 – includes 4 tickets
Back Page AD Show Sponsor: 4.75” x 8”, $1500 per show / 5 for $6750 - Includes 10 tickets, recognition before each performance, VIP opening night reception
Inside Cover AD Season Sponsor: 4.75” x 7”, Season for $10,000 - Includes 20 tickets, recognition before each performance, VIP opening night reception for each show of our season
RESTAURANT PLAYBILL ADVERTISERS: Include a special offer for our patrons in your playbill ad, and we will feature it on the Dining page of our website.
Contact Managing Director Jase Smith Sullivan jase@richmondshakespeare.org or 804-340-0115 to advertise with Richmond Shakespeare.
