GIVING OPPERTUNITIES

Support OLO Your Way

ANNUAL FUND

Contributions to OLO's Annual Fund help make this community-supported Opera possible, enabling us to enrich and inspire lives each year.

Tribute gifts are a unique way to celebrate birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and retirements as well as honor a loved one who has passed away.

TRIBUTE GIFTS

JAY JACKSON Bridges

Stock Gifts

OLO gratefully accepts gifts of stock or appreciated securities. Please notify OLO of your stock gift by calling 417-763-5661.

Donor Advised Fund

When making your gift through a donor advised fund such as Schwab or Fidelity, please have them mail to our address:

Ozarks Lyric Opera

325 Park Central E Suite 306

Springfield, MO, US 65806

Support emerging artists and enrich lives through music education and outreach programs inspired by Ozarks Lyric Opera founder Jay Jackson.

Donor Benefits

As a nonprofit arts organization, Ozarks Lyric Opera depends on the generosity of our patrons and community members to bring bold, beautiful performances to life. Your support helps us uphold a rich tradition of artistic excellence while expanding access to opera for audiences of all ages.

With each gift, you become part of the OLO family—investing in live music, storytelling, education, and the cultural vitality of our region. Whether you’re helping stage beloved classics, nurturing young talent through our Opera-tunity Knocks program, or supporting new works like our original children’s opera Dream Big, your impact is felt in every note.

Season Headliner - $25,000+

Donors receive six season/Red Curtain Affair combination tickets ($2,700 FMV*), a premium table to “A Foreign Affair” ($1,000 FMV*), and premium box-seating ($800-$1200 FMV*), plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Season Producer - $15,000-$24,999

Donors receive four season/Red Curtain Affair combination tickets ($1,800 FMV*), four tickets to “A Foreign Affair” ($800 value), a custom VIP experience, plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Season Sponsor - $10,000-$14,999

Donors receive four season/ Red Curtain Affair combination tickets ($1,800 FMV*), onstage recognition, and premium VIP seating, plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Benefactor - $5,000-$9,999

Donors receive two season/Red Curtain Affair combination tickets ($900 FMV*) and invitations to exclusive events with Michael Spyres, plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Sustainer - $2,500-$4,999

Donors receive one season/Red Curtain Affair combination ticket ($450 value) and an invitation to the season roll-out party, plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Director’s Circle (formerly Leader) - $1,000-$2,499

Donors receive one season ticket ($250 FMV*) and early access to “A Foreign Affair” tickets*, plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Principal Lead (formerly Artist) - $500-$999

Donors receive two single tickets to any OLO production ($100 FMV*), plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Comprimario - $150-$499

Donors receive one single ticket to an OLO production ($50 FMV*), plus all non-ticket benefits below.

Chorus - $25-$149

Donors receive OLO season playbill and website recognition, early access to ticket discounts, and notifications of all OLO public events.

*FMV=Fair Market Value. All tickets are non-tax deductible. Tickets must be claimed and seats reserved by calling the Gillioz box office at 417-863-9491. The OLO business office does not handle ticketing requests or reservations. Thank you for your understanding.

GIVING OPPERTUNITIES

By Mail

If you would like to support OLO by mail, please send your check to:

Ozarks Lyric Opera

325 Park Central E Suite 306

Springfield, MO 65806

By Phone or Email

If you would like to support OLO by phone contact Susan Belcher, Director of Development, at sbelcher@ozarkslyricopera.com or 417-763-5661

Online

If you would like to support OLO online, donate on our secure donation site.