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the wiz

An Ellington Theatre Performance

The Wiz Trailer

Join us as accomplished theater professionals partner with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ aspiring artists to perform the celebrated 1975 Broadway classic, The Wiz. A delightful theater experience for all ages!

Dates and Times:

  • Thursday, February 7; 7:30 PM
  • Friday, February 8; 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 9; 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday, February 13; 7:30 PM *REAR BALCONY ONLY*
  • Thursday, February 14; 7:30 PM *REAR BALCONY ONLY*
  • Friday, February 15; 7:30 PM *SOLD OUT*

Location:
The Ellington Theatre 3500 R Street, NW Washington, DC 20007

Tickets:
$20 ($15 age 12 and under)     

To purchase tickets, click below:

 

  • If you are having trouble ordering tickets online, click here.
  • For Box Office and Ticket Purchase information, click here.(Fax/mail/phone ordering no longer available for The Wiz.)
  • To see the theatre seating chart, click here.
  • Fax ordering no longer available for The Wiz.

 

Study Up! - Click Here for The Wiz Study Guide


Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring The Wiz at the Ellington Theatre is an ideal way to gain visibility before an audience of thousands consisting of parents, donors, community leaders and government officials.  Sponsors will be recognized at performances and listed in promotional material, including the Program Book.  To confirm your company's sponsorship of The Wiz, please complete a Sponsorship Agreement Form (attached) and send it to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

Emerald City Sponsor (2) — $15,000
Speaking opportunity on-stage at performance
Recognition of Support in School/Theatre Lobby – Run of Show
One-Minute Commercial Video Spot before the performance each night.
Letter and Picture of CEO in Program book 
One inside front or back cover ad in Program book
Block of 50 tickets to The Wiz
Invitations to Board Dinners and Receptions
Invitations to School Productions
Member of Corporate Circle
Corporate Circle Recognition in Rhythms Newsletter
Corporate Circle Recognition in Ellington’s Playbill next year
Corporate Circle Recognition on Website

Yellow Brick Road Sponsor (3) -- $10,000
Company representative introduced at the Opening Wiz Reception
Recognition of Support in School/Theatre Lobby – Run of Show
One-Minute Commercial Video Spot before each performance
One Full-Page Ad in Program Book
Block of 20 tickets to The Wiz
Invitations to Board Dinners and Receptions
Invitations to School Productions
Member of Corporate Circle
Corporate Circle Recognition in Rhythms Newsletter
Corporate Circle Recognition in Ellington’s Playbill next year
Corporate Circle Recognition on Ellington Website

Gatekeeper Sponsor (4) — $5,000
Company representative introduced as sponsor at the Opening Wiz reception
30-Second Commercial Video Spot shown during the Performance each night
One half-page ad in Program Book
10 tickets to The Wiz
Invitations to Board Dinners and Receptions
Invitations to School Productions
Recognition in Rhythms Newsletter
Recognition in Ellington’s Playbill next year
Recognition on Ellington Website

Silver Slipper Sponsor (5) — $2,500
Sponsorship of three matinees and one evening performance
Recognition at sponsored events
One half page ad in Program Book
10 tickets to The Wiz
Invitations to School Productions
Recognition in Rhythms Newsletter
Recognition in Ellington’s Playbill
Recognition on Ellington Website

Toto Sponsor -- $1,000
Sponsorship of one evening performance
Recognition at sponsored show
6 tickets to The Wiz
Invitations to School Productions
Recognition in Rhythms Newsletter
Recognition in Ellington’s Playbill next year

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Shuttle Transportation--1,500.00
Travel Expenses— 1,500.00
Costuming — 1,500.00
Set Construction — 1,500.00
Cast Meals— 1,000.00
Reception— 1,000.00
Concessions— 1,000.00

IN-KIND DONATIONS WELCOMED

Printing, Transportation, catering, office supplies, etc.

Note:
Sponsorships are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Please fill out and send in your Sponsorship Form today.



Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY

Wed. 20, 3:00 p.m.
Student Recital

Fri. 22, 3:00 p.m.
Vocal Honors Recital

Wed. 27, 5:00 p.m.
Visual Arts Exhibit:
Annual Faculty Show, Opening Reception

Fri. 29, 3:00 p.m.
Vocal Department Seasonal
Showcase

 

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Ellington Theatre. To purchase tickets, click here.