SEASON 28 DONORS
Apex:
Nile & Lois Dusdieker
Virginia Michalicek
Carol Hills
John & Dyan Smith
Mark & Tracy Zimmerman
Ambassadors:
Daniel J. and Ann L. Krumm Charitable Trust
Champions:
Mike & Sandra Thome
Beth Ann Swaney
Kolln Foundation
Leaders:
Curt Cox
Paul & Gail Williams
Sarah Antin
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Adam & Stephanie Kaefring
Patricia Koza
Troy & Shawn Reineke
David & Mary Ellen Rethwisch
David Maier & Matt McGrane
Sallie Sun Streib Fund
Advocates:
Rebecca Marek
Stephen & Cyndy Logue
Abigail Rethwisch
Jennifer Bliss & Eric Hoffman
Joan & Peter Riley
Joyce Summerwill
Joni & Marc Wallace
Keith & Cheryl Krewer
Marty & Harold Brown
Scot Brown & Julie Lammers
David & Mary Jo Rater
Friends:
Robyn Ginther
Matt Ramsey
Barb & Joe Schmall
Brian Talyat
Arlon Berkhof & Tara Beem
Lisa Doom
Jean Leonard
Brandon & Kim Blankenship
Suzanne Lagina
Jim Arenson
Barbara & David Koch
Foundation:
Jeff Brown
Tracey & Jon Brown
Ben & Kara Lammers
Deborah Brown
Robert Kemp
Julie & Chris Brown
Joe Oleary
Carol Brown
Paul Cassani
Dennis Wangeman
Jean Frauenholz
Kelle Kucharski
Katherine Borowiec
Luke Malone
Jim & Anna Barker
Catherine Blando
Henry Lammers
Sally & Randy Davison
Amanda Nichols
Alan Lange
Sandra Scaia
Richard & Linden Aerts
John Hudson
Su Groff VanAren
Kenneth Bauer
Rachel Mills
Mark & Corenne Liabo
Catherine Biro
Lora Schmoll
Dennis Willhoit
Dr. William A Davis & Kathryn Franzenburg
Nathan Callahan
Kalvin Keele
Mike & Monica Dunbar
Rebecca Mummaw & Mark Johnson
Eric Ferring
Judy & Pat Baird
Scott Brunscheen
Mark & Molly Williams
Jim & Christine Walters
Taylor Fiser
Stephanie Michalicek
Cary Brock
Jacqueline Halbloom
INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR PERKS
GIVE TO CRO
SUPPORT THE ARTS. ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.
Your gift to Cedar Rapids Opera helps keep opera alive, vibrant, and accessible right here in Eastern Iowa. Every donation — no matter the size — directly supports our productions, education programs, and outreach initiatives that inspire audiences of all ages
FOUNDATION (UP TO $249)
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Receive notice of special CRO events
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Recognition in CRO's digital program
FRIENDS ($250-499)
Everything above plus:
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Recognition in CRO printed program
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Invitation to CRO Insider events
ADVOCATES ($500-999)
Everything above plus:
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Annual CRO donor mainstage production gift
LEADERS ($1,000-2,499)
Everything above plus:
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Access to a behind-the-scenes tour of the January production
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Invitation to the Donors’ Lounge during intermission
CHAMPIONS ($2,500-4,999)
Everything above plus:
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Attendance at January production dress rehearsal
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Invitation to January production cast party
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Invitation to production week dinner with the General Director and/or Board President
AMBASSADORS ($5,000-9,999)
Everything above plus:
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One season poster signed by principal cast
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Private dinner for two guests with Maestro Kleinknecht or General Director Tad Ennen and Board President
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Supertitle recognition prior to performance
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Invitation to all production cast parties
APEX ($10,000+)
Everything above plus:
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Private dinner for four guests with Maestro Kleinknecht or General Director Tad Ennen and Board President
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One pop-up artist performance at your place of business or home
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous supporters whose contributions fuel the passion and creativity of our performances each season!
But we can't do it alone - We invite you to join us in bringing the magic of opera to life by becoming a donor today. Your support ensures that Cedar Rapids continues to thrive as a hub of artistic excellence.