To express our gratitude for their support, we have assembled a unique selection of benefits and privileges to make the opera-going experience more rewarding for Friends of LA Opera.

Contributor $75

• Personalized Friends membership card
• Opportunity to order tickets before the general public
• Discounts and specials at a variety of downtown restaurants
• 10% off merchandise at Opera Shop of Los Angeles and Dutton's bookstores
• An invitation to Opera Insights - an informative special event hosted by LA Opera’s renowned Education and Community Outreach department.

Affiliate $250
All of the above and

• Exclusive admittance to the Members Lounge during intermission
• An invitation to Unsung Heroes - spotlighting the talent behind the scenes
• Affiliate level priority for seating improvements and single ticket purchases in advance of each season

Supporter $500
All of the above and

• Two passes to a designated open dress rehearsal
• Supporter level priority for seating improvements and single ticket purchases in advance of each season

Sponsor $1,000
All of the above and

• Two passes to an additional open dress rehearsal
• An invitation to Artists Forum - a private event featuring a noteworthy director of a current LA Opera production
• Sponsor level priority for seating improvements and single ticket purchases in advance of each season

Artists Circle $2,000
All of the above and

• Acknowledgement by name in the donor listing of each performance program during the season
• An invitation to the Domingo-Thorton Young Artist Recital followed by a reception with the artists
• Priority seating at open dress rehearsals
• Artists Circle level priority for seating improvements and single ticket purchases in advance of each season

Patrons of LA Opera
Members giving annual gifts of $3,500 and above are invited to join Patrons of LA Opera

As a Patron, you will receive first priority for seating and access to the best available seats for exchanges and additional ticket purchases through our exclusive VIP Ticket Services. Benefits also include exclusive events where members have an inside perspective on the opera experience by meeting and hearing personally from designers, directors, artists, and opera stars who are presenting on our main stage.

For more information about becoming a Patron of LA Opera, please contact us at (213) 972-7277.

The Members Lounge
Friends at the $250 Affiliate membership level and higher enjoy exclusive admittance to the Members Lounge.

The Members Lounge features:

• Private relaxing intermission reception area away from the main lobby
• Pre-order Refreshment Service: Order your drinks and dessert before the performance begins and find them waiting for you at intermission in the Members Lounge
• The Lounge is located on the Loge Level of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and is open for every Opera performance
• Full bar service and wonderful desserts await you

For more information, please contact the Development Office by e-mail at , by phone at (213) 972-7277.