Interested in sponsoring a show? On Broadway Thespians (OBT) is looking for donors for RENT The Musical, coming to the Hales Center for the Performing Arts in March 2025.
Donors help bring the majesty of live theatre to life in our community. In order to keep our ticket costs affordable, we rely on outside donations to help fund the costs of our shows. Thank you for your consideration.
Individual Supporters:
Individual contributions provide the base for On Broadway Thespians by helping us to bring quality, local theatre to our community. We gladly accept any and all donations.
Business Supporters:
Business and corporate sponsors allow us to elevate the quality of our productions for the community. Please see below for sponsorship levels. Your donation not only ensures a rich cultural experience for our community but also allows your existing and new customers to see your company’s value for our community.
OBT is a 501(c)(3 ) organization and all your donations are tax deductible.
OBT has been an official organization since 1994. Upon its creation, it was housed in the small On Broadway Theatre in downtown Coos Bay; which could seat about 60 people in a full house. When OBT was created in 1994, we put on numerous plays each year, including dramas, comedy, children’s productions, and musicals.
OBT has always run on the hard work of volunteers and been self-funded by our box office and concession proceeds, as well as our generous donors. Unfortunately, we did not own the On Broadway Theatre, which was sold in 2006, and OBT was without a home. Ever resourceful, we took the opportunity to perform in various venues throughout the community, including the Egyptian Theatre, Stray Katz Dinner Theatre, and the Pony Village Mall. Ultimately, we ended up at The Liberty Theatre (Home of Little Theatre on the Bay) for an extended stay as a guest organization in the September slot of their show line-up from 2011 to 2018.
In September 2019, OBT moved to a new location and presented the musical Mamma Mia! at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Since then we have been performing there with a wonderful, generous arrangement with the college.
Our Mission Statement: “Enriching the lives of patrons and players of all ages, through the magic of live theatre.”
To become a sponsor you can:
1. Call or email Julianna Seldon, Board President: (541) 297-7766, juleseldon@gmail.com
2. Mail your donation to:
On Broadway Thespians, Inc.
PO Box 961
Coos Bay, OR 974203.
3. Contact any On Broadway Thespians Board Member
Sponsorship Circle
| Sponsorship Level | What you or your business receive | Donation |
 Company Friend | Acknowledged in the thank-yous in the show program and website | $50-100 |
 Benefactor | Social media visibility and a logo on the sponsor page in the show program, our website, and on our poster* | $200 |
 Playwright Level | Social media visibility, a quarter page advertisement in the show program, and a logo on our website and our poster* o 2 complimentary show tickets | $500 |
 Director Level | Social media highlights of company during show run, a half page advertisement in the show program, and a logo on our website and our poster* o 4 complimentary show tickets | $1,000 |
 Angel Sponsor (Sponsor a Weekend!) | Social media highlights of company during show run, a full page advertisement in the show program, and a logo on our website and on our poster* On the show weekend sponsored by your business you receive these additional benefits: o Special recognition on the front of the show program o Display your banner in the lobby o A display table for your business in the lobby o Introduce the show on behalf of your business 10 complimentary show tickets o Only 3 sponsorship opportunities are available at this level; first come, first served! | $2,000 |
* Donations must be made and logos emailed to OBT by December 17, 2025 to be included on the poster.