A Special Thanks to Kathy Caldwell, 
Carmen Production Sponsor at BBMANN

Gulfshore Opera extends heartfelt gratitude to Kathy Caldwell for her generous sponsorship of our grand production of Carmen at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. 

Kathy shares:

“My passion for the arts has grown over the last thirty years by playing in Southwest Florida orchestras, including opera orchestras and chamber music ensembles. I have supported Gulfshore Opera since its inception and am thrilled to see the organization grow and expand its scope. It’s important to ensure that Gulfshore Opera continues this growth and is able to offer world-class grand productions and intimate concerts at affordable prices. Gulfshore Opera has a tremendous impact on our community and youth through its educational, outreach programs and scholarships. I’m proud to support Gulfshore Opera as it greatly enriches our community and will continue to thrive in the future.”

Kathy Caldwell and friends at BBMANN

for Lucia di Lammermoor.

You too can help bring this vibrant new production of Carmen to life — join Kathy in supporting the arts today!

By becoming a sponsor, you support one of opera’s greatest masterpieces and help Gulfshore Opera bring high-quality productions and community enrichment programs to Southwest Florida.

Carmen Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

  • $7,500 County Corporate Sponsor for 2025-26 Season events including Carmen
  • $5,000 Partnership with Naples Philharmonic at December 7th performance
  • $4,000 Performance Sponsor (Artis-Naples or Charlotte Performing Arts Center)
  • $3,500 Maestro Jorge Parodi Sponsorship
  • $2,500 Media Sponsor
  • $2,000 Lead Artist Sponsor (Carmen, Don José, Escamillo, Micaëla)
GO Artist (Lucia) with her sponsors Patty and Atilla Molnar.

Marketing Benefits for all Sponsors:

  • Recognition on GO website and social media with a clickable link to your website if applicable.
  • Your company logo or name will be shared on multiple media platforms for sponsored events.
  • Recognition in pre-concert curtain speech (BBMANN and CPAC): VIP Reception (Artis- Naples).
  • Invitation to Cocktail Party for Sponsors.

For levels $4000 or more:

  • Full-page color ad or insert in the GO Season Playbill.
  • 4 VIP tickets for the performance of your choice.

For Corporate Sponsorship Level ($7500):

  • A custom-made poster highlighting your company, displayed in the lobby for all sponsored events.
  • 6 VIP Carmen tickets plus additional concert tickets & social events.
  • Contact Michelle Westley michelle@gulfshoreopera.org for the full list of perks.

Carmen Performance Dates:

December 2, 2025

Barbara B. Mann PAH

December 4, 2025

Charlotte Performing Arts Center 

December 7, 2025

Artis–Naples 

GO has enriched SWFL lives with the magic of vocal music for over 10 years. Donations are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3), tax ID #47-0989874. Florida Charitable solicitation #CH48511. Gulfshore Opera, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.