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Benefaction
- Levels of Benefaction
- Standard Benefactor Benefits
All benefactors receive the Standard Benefactor Benefits. Additional benefits are listed within each level of benefaction below.
| Level | Annual Donation | Benefits |
|
RUBY |
$250 | Standard Benefactor Benefits. |
| OPAL | $500 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus two tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera |
| SAPPHIRE | $750 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus three tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera |
| TOPAZ | $1,000 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus four tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera |
| PEARL | $1,250 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus five tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera. |
| AMETHYST | $1,500 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus six tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera. |
| EMERALD | $2,000 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus seven tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera |
| DIAMOND | $5,000 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus eight tickets to the final dress rehearsal for each opera |
| MILLENNIUM | $10,000 | Standard Benefactor Benefits, plus:
*Note: dress rehearsal tickets apply to main stage operas only. |
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Did you know?
An English translation of the opera is projected on surtitles above the stage during our performances.
Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.
If you are 25 years old or under you can purchase $25 tickets at the venue box office before any performance.
The world's longest opera is Wagner's The Ring Cycle, lasting over 14 hours plus intervals. That's 18 hours at the theatre.
The world's longest applause lasted for 1 hour and 20 minutes as a standing ovation. The opera: Otello starring Placido Domingo.
On average, an opera will last between 2 and 3 hours, with one interval in a two act show, and two in a three act show. Operettas and musicals tend to be shorter.
NZO has launched an Opera Social Club - no joining fees, no club membership, everyone is welcome.
