donor benefits

Make your mark on the arts

Your donation to Houston Grand Opera brings world-class opera to life in your community. Ticket sales cover less than 20% of the cost of each opera season. Explore how your gift enhances your opera experience at the Wortham – and beyond!

Member Levels: $100 - $250

member$100+

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

contributing member$250+

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Including all Member benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Fellow Levels: $500 - $2,000

fellow$500+

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to one Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsal tickets for two operas

Including all member benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

contributing fellow$1,000+

Invitation to two Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsal tickets for four operas

Including all Fellow benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Associate Patron$2,000+

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Including all Contributing Fellow benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Patron Levels: $2,500 - $5,000

National Patrons Circle$2,500+Must reside at least 70 miles outside of Houston

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Domestic travel opportunities with HGO

Reserved parking in the Theater District Parking garage

Invitation to National Patrons Weekends

Including all Associate Patron benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Young Patrons Circle$2,500+Must be 40 years of age or younger

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Domestic travel opportunities with HGO

Behind-the-scenes tours

Reserved parking in the Theater District Parking garage

Invitations to Young Patrons Circle events

Including all Associate Patron benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Patrons Circle$5,000+

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Domestic travel opportunities with HGO

Behind-the-scenes tours

Reserved parking in the Theater District Parking garage

Trustee Levels: $5,000 - $10,000

National Trustee$5,000+Must reside at least 70 miles outside of Houston

Complimentary valet parking for HGO mainstage performances**

Priority access to domestic opera travel opportunities with HGO

Behind-the-scenes experiences, including a private Butler Studio masterclass, guided Sitzprobe experience, and in-home Trustee Salons

Opportunity to serve on an HGO committee

Invitation to National Patrons Weekends

Including all Patrons Circle Benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Behind-the-scenes tours

Young Trustee$5,000+Must be 40 years of age or younger

Complimentary valet parking for HGO mainstage performances**

Priority access to domestic opera travel opportunities with HGO

Behind-the-scenes experiences, including a private Butler Studio masterclass, guided Sitzprobe experience, and in-home Trustee Salons

Opportunity to serve on an HGO committee

Invitations to Young Patrons Circle events

Including all Patrons Circle Benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Behind-the-scenes tours

Trustee$10,000+

Complimentary valet parking for HGO mainstage performances**

Priority access to domestic opera travel opportunities with HGO 

Behind-the-scenes experiences, including a private Butler Studio masterclass, guided Sitzprobe experience, and in-home Trustee Salons

Opportunity to serve on an HGO committee

Including all Patrons Circle Benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

 10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

 Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Behind-the-scenes tours

Underwriters: $25,000+

Underwriter$25,000+

Gold valet parking for HGO mainstage performances

Premium access to domestic and international travel opportunities with HGO

Invitation to all open cast parties

Invitation to exclusive season announcement event in March

Access to select closed rehearsals

Exclusive Underwriter experiences, including private gatherings with HGO leadership, artists, and creative team members

Including all Trustee Benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Behind-the-scenes tours

Behind-the-scenes experiences, including a private Butler Studio masterclass, guided Sitzprobe experience, and in-home Trustee Salons

Opportunity to serve on an HGO committee

Impresarios Circle: $100,000+

Impresarios Circle$100,000+

Invitation to the Impresario Circle Dinner

Access to bespoke opera experiences

Including all Underwriter benefits

Complimentary HGO Guild membership

10% discount on all HGO Guild Opera Boutique purchases

Subscription to Opera Unleashed

Reserved seating for HGO at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Priority single-ticket purchasing

Recognition in Opera Cues

Invitation to the full Opera Unwrapped lecture series

Two Open Dress Rehearsals tickets to all operas

Masterson Green Room privileges

Concierge care from our Patrons Services team

Invitation to Annual Patrons Circle Recital

Access to special Patron experiences

Behind-the-scenes tours

Behind-the-scenes experiences, including a private Butler Studio masterclass, guided Sitzprobe experience, and in-home Trustee Salons

Opportunity to serve on an HGO committee

Gold valet parking for HGO mainstage performances

Premium access to domestic and international travel opportunities with HGO

Invitation to all open cast parties

Invitation to exclusive season announcement event in March

Access to select closed rehearsals

Exclusive Underwriter experiences, including private gatherings with HGO leadership, artists, and creative team members

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