American Friends of ENO
Become an American Friend of ENO
The American Friends of ENO is a 501 (C) 3 registered charity with publicly supported organisation status that was established to give ENO’s American Supporters the opportunity to support ENO through tax-favourable giving. ENO has enjoyed a close affiliation with the United States since the Company’s highly-acclaimed 1984 tour. American singers, directors and conductors continue to play a creative and collaborative role in many of ENO’s productions. Our American Friends enjoy all the benefits of our Friends membership, with additional privileges and events that are exclusive to the American Friends. Additionally, the American Bar was inaugurated at ENO in spring 2005, recognizing the contributions of several generous American supporters.
American Friends are able to support us with gifts ranging from £175 to £5,000+ with a full range of associated levels and benefits.
For more information, please contact Denise Kaplan, American Friends Coordinator, at Americanfriends@eno.org or call 0207 845 9331.
American Friends of ENO Benefits
Supporter £175 or dollar equivalent
Benefactor £400 or dollar equivalent
Patron £1,000 or dollar equivalent
Leading Patron £2,500 or dollar equivalent
Principal Patron £5,000 or dollar equivalent
Supporter £175 or dollar equivalent
Invitations to special American Friends events
Advance information mailed directly to you on all forthcoming ENO productions
Priority booking for ENO performances ahead of the general public
The Friends newsletter Inside ENO three times a year
Recognition in the Friends supported production programme (1 per season)
Enhanced priority booking for dress rehearsals and events
Invitations to special Friends Events for you plus 3 guests
Invitation to attend 1 pre-dress rehearsal talk a season
Benefactor £400 or dollar equivalent
All of the above, plus
Access to 2 music rehearsals per season
Invitation to 1 Patron event and post event supper per season (for example, a talk by a director or singer followed by an intimate supper)
Invitation to a Season Launch event with the Artistic Team
Invitations to exclusive Company recitals and receptions
Patron £1,000 or dollar equivalent
All of the above, plus
Access to special ticket allocations for all performances and enhanced priority booking
Opportunities to meet and dine with the artists of our innovative productions and see and hear works in progress
Access to our post-performance Company parties and the Sky Bar on first nights
An invitation to our highly–anticipated annual gala, The Patron’s Dinner
Leading Patrons £ 2,500 or dollar equivalent
All of the above, plus
Access to special ticket allocations for all performances and enhanced priority booking
Opportunity to attend all First Night suppers in the American Bar restaurant
Invitations to a special set of Leading Patron Events, including private recitals at exclusive venues, production–specific backstage tours and the chance to hear first about the new season at the Annual Season Launch reception
Private tours of the London Coliseum on request
Principal Patron £5,000 or dollar equivalent
All of the above, plus
An invitation to the Annual Chairman’s Dinner, an evening celebrating ENO and recognising our most generous and committed supporters
Bespoke opportunities for involvement and additional privileges as determined by your interest in the different areas of ENO’s work
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How Your Money Helps
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Funding Sources
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