Donations and Sponsorships

Black Hills Community Theatre is incorporated in South Dakota as a not for profit organization and is recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt 501(c)(3) entity.  Donations to assist in the programming and operations of BHCT are fully deductible and gratefully accepted. 

Revenue from ticket sales makes up only about 30 percent of the amount that it takes for Black Hills Community Theatre to mount our shows and do our community programming.  Some of the money comes from grants, but the biggest part comes from generous individuals who make financial contributions and from businesses in the Black Hills which support our main stage productions through financial sponsorships.   



SPONSOR A SHOW AT BLACK HILLS COMMUNITY THEATRE!!


There are many options to choose from - whatever Sponsorship Options(s) you choose, we will strive to make it work for YOU!

Most importantly, your contribution will help to keep the Arts alive and thriving in our community.


Main Stage Full Show/Dinner Theatre Sponsorship: ($3,000)

  • You may invite up to 50 people to a preview performance of the sponsored show. (Main Stage Theatre ONLY!)

  • You will receive 10 free tickets to attend any performance of the sponsored show.

  • Your company will be acknowledged in the Curtain Speech given before each performance of the sponsored show.

  • Your company logo or name on the program cover of the sponsored show.

  • Your company's exposure at the Rushmore Mall.


Children's Series Sponsorship: ($2000)

  • Your company will be acknowledged in the Curtain Speech given before each performance of the sponsored show.

  • You will receive 10 free tickets to attend any performance of the sponsored show.

  • Your company logo/name on the cover of the sponsored show.


Ticket Sponsorship:($500)

  • Your company logo and/or promotional in-hand on the back of all tickets for sponsored show.

  • Your company will be acknowledged in the Curtain Speech given before each performance of the sponsored show.


Concessions Sponsorship: ($100)

  • Your company logo on a poster in a prominient location during all performances of the sponsored show.

  • Recognition at all performances of sponsored show.


If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a BHCT Production Sponsor, call the Executive Director at 394-1787 or email  info@bhct.org for more information on how you can support BHCT's productions!


Would You Like to Make an Individual Contribution to BHCT?

If you would like to sponsor a show or make a tax deductible contribution please call 394-1787 for further information or print and fill out a Donation Form and mail along with your check or credit card information to:

Black Hills Community Theatre
P.O. Box 4007
Rapid City, SD  57709

Your gift is always appreciated and we promise to put it to the best possible use!


In-Kind Donations

Donations of equipment, vintage clothing and office supplies are always welcome,
as are gift certificates.

Just fill out a Donation Form or stop by the Arts Resource Center, located at
1202 E. St. Francis St., Rapid City.



Wish List

  ***Gift certificates for Office Supplies (boxes of paper, pens, printer ink, etc)***
  ***Donations towards New Sound System ($5,000)***
  ***Gift certificates for New Lumber to build Sets***
  ***New Table Saw ($500)***

Ironing Boards ($50)
Plastic Hangers (lots!) ($100)
Binding Machine  ($100)
Rolling Cabinet for Makeup  ($150)
2nd Industrial Steamer  ($250)
Clear Plastic Storage Tubs  ($50 - 500)
Books, CDs, Scripts for Resource Materials ($50 - 500)
Clavinova Digital Piano ($1,000)
Industrial Washer and Dryer ($1,500)
Windows-based Sound Design program
Good, used furniture for productions

Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.