Welcome Sponsors!
Sponsorship
David George’s Christmas Ain’t A Drag 2025
December 3 – 14
David George’s Christmas Ain’t a Drag returns to the Black Box in Kansas City, Missouri for fourteen (14) shows featuring an all-local cast and crew!
Community Impact & Reach
Why Sponsor Christmas Ain’t A Drag?
Community Impact:
Since 2015, David George’s Christmas Ain’t A Drag has supported local talent, community, and economic growth for Kansas City. Your sponsorship doesn’t just support a show, it directly fuels the local artists, musicians, actors, stagehands, directors, producers, lighting, sound, etc., as well as a non-profit theater company, and the community surrounding it.
- Economic impact
- Direct small business partnerships
- 30+ Actors, Musicians, and Crew paid for performances
- And… It’s Christmas!
Your sponsorship is an investment into the incredible Kansas City art community that champions diversity, access, and sustainability.
The Reach
David George’s Christmas Ain’t A Drag is more than a fun celebration of music on stage in a theatrical format. It’s a high-impact marketing opportunity that puts your brand in front of thousands of engaged attendees, artists, industry professionals, and community leaders.
Show Reach & Advertising Opportunities
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1200+ attendees over twelve (12) shows, ensuring sustained visibility throughout the show’s run.
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200,000+ impressions on KKFI 90.1 FM a community-driven station reaching thousands of dedicated listeners.
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200,000+ impressions on KTBG 90.9 THE BRIDGE a community-driven station reaching thousands of dedicated listeners.
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100,000+ ad impressions through print & digital media including event listings and promotional material.
- 20,000+ engaged newsletter subscribers, receiving show updates and sponsor mentions.
- 20,000+ Social Media followers across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), etc., with direct sponsor taxes and dedicated posts.
- Live Sponsor mentions by Host at each Performance, reinforcing your brand throughout the twelve (12) show run.
- Logo Placement on all digital & printed assets, ensuring visibility before, during, and after the festival. This includes Stagebill (a collector’s item).
By sponsoring David George’s Christmas Ain’t A Drag, your business gains multi-platform exposure, tapping into a dedicated, culture-driven audience eager to support local businesses and organizations.
Sponsorship Opportunites
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($10,000)
Live mention by Host before performances
Logo on digital and printed materials
Inclusion in newsletter/email basis to 10,000+ subscribers
Multiple Social Media posts to 20,000+ followers
DAVID GEORGE’S CHRISTMAS AIN’T A DRAG PRESENTED BY: [Your Business Name]
Named in radio promos.
10 Premium VIP Tickets — (includes reserved table, gift bag, Pre-show performance ($800 value)
10 VIP Tickets — includes Front Row Seating, Pre-show performance ($600 value)
20 General Admission Tickets ($600 value)
($15,000 total value)
One (1) Available
BEVERAGE SPONSOR ($5,000)
All benefits of the Community Sponsor Level, plus:
Exclusive Drink Special(s) at venue during the run of the show.
Featuring drink of choice
VIP drink features glass/mug with logo
SIX (6) VIP Tickets ($360 value)
- Complimentary Beverage + VIP Pre-show performance
EIGHT (8) General Admission Tickets ($240 value)
TWO (2) Available
SINGLE-NIGHT SPONSOR/OPEN BAR ($5,000)
Want to have a company party? Invite your family and friends for a one-night-only special performance?
- Inclusion of all print & online ads (100,000 impressions)
- Special shout-out from Host at beginning and end of the performance
- Complimentary Open Bar ($500 value)
Includes up to a hundred (100) tickets for performance ($3,600 value)
- Twenty VIP Seats + 80 GA
($6,500 total value)
Twelve (12) Available
SINGLE-NIGHT SPONSOR/Cash Bar* ($4,000)
Want to have a company party? Invite your family and friends for a one-night-only special performance?
- Inclusion of all print & online ads (100,000 impressions)
- Special shout-out from Host at beginning and end of the performance
- *Bar NOT included
Includes up to a hundred (100) tickets for performance ($3,600 value)
- Twenty VIP Seats + 80 GA
($6,000 total value)
Twelve (12) Available
COMMUNITY SPONSOR ($1,000)
Live mention by Host before performances
Logo on digital and printed materials
Inclusion in newsletter/email basis to 10,000+ subscribers
One Social Media post to 20,000+ followers
SIX (6) VIP TICKETS ($360)
- Complimentary beverage + VIP Pre-show performance
SIX (6) General Admission Tickets ($180 value)
($1,500 total value)
(8) (7) Available
ACTOR/MUSICIAN/CREW SPONSOR ($250)
You choose from the list of Actors (7) or Musicians (9) Crew (9)
Logo on digital materials
Live mentions on stage by Host (before and after performance) to showcase artist’s talent!
- Shout out to your company, birthday, anniversary, your call!
2 VIP Tickets ($120 value)
- Complimentary beverage + VIP Pre-show performance
2 General Admission Tickets ($60 value)
(16) Available (12 shows actors/musicians/crew)
($500 total value)
PERSONAL DONATION ($20+)
Not living in Kansas City? Or won’t be in KC over the holidays? Here’s your chance to donate to help build Christmas Ain’t A Drag into a yearly tradition!
Your name will be noted in our newsletter, as well as a place on our “donors” page in our Playbill!
CLICK HERE to donate (it will take you to Venmo)
Unlimited Available
