Check made out to: The Party Theater
Memo: Hill People's Comedy Fest

Address to send check: 
1863 Co Hwy. 30
Stamford, NY 12167

<p fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin:0pt 0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin:0pt 0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(2, 0, 120); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(2, 0, 120); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsorship Information <span fr-original-style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(2, 0, 120); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(2, 0, 120); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">What is the (6th Annual) Hill People&rsquo;s Comedy Fest The Hill People&rsquo;s Comedy Fest (HPCF) is an exuberant celebration of comedy in all of its forms; stand-up, improv, sketch, music, and alternative styles. Right here in Stamford, NY, this festival brings nationally-acclaimed comedians together with talent from the Catskills, the Hudson Valley, NYC, and the surrounding region to entertain and mingle with the local community. Founded in 2021, this year&rsquo;s fifth annual festival will convene under the tent alongside The Belvedere Inn at 10 Academy St. between Thursday, June 25 and Saturday, June 27 with multiple shows celebrating comedy and community each day. Additional all-ages workshops and industry events will be scheduled throughout the weekend. Who We Are Organizer Marisa Caruso is a resident of Stamford and the Managing Director of The Party Theater. Co-producer Mary Skinner from the Belvedere Inn is an experienced local business owner and a founding member of the Stamford Business Alliance. Marisa and Mary have partnered since 2023 to provide audiences with an excellent program, a festive venue with indoor and outdoor spaces, and satisfying beverage and food offerings. The event is produced by The Belvedere Inn and The Party Theater, a multidisciplinary performance non-profit based in Stamford. The purpose of this festival is to bring people to Stamford, generate pure fun and provide another opportunity for our community and visitors to come together and celebrate summer much-needed laughter in the &ldquo;comedy village of the Catskills&rdquo; The Party Theater is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in Stamford, New York. All donations are tax deductible. The Party Theater exists to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and enrich the cultural fabric of Stamford, NY and the Western Catskills, and beyond. By blending professional artistry with community engagement, they bring transformative artistic experiences to life through performances, community workshops and new work development. Their mission is to celebrate and elevate local and regional voices while creating opportunities for entertainment, inspiration, education and connection.&nbsp; Why Sponsor This event will be promoted throughout and beyond the region through a variety of mediums including print press, social media, radio, TV, posters and personal outreach. Your business&rsquo;s support of this uniquely vibrant event will bring new eyes to your products and services as it draws larger crowds to an expanding program, which will grow from three performances and two workshops to five shows with five community and industry events. As a Catskills business, tourism may play an important role in your company, and events like HPCF are designed to attract visitors from beyond the area with our high caliber talent line-up and production quality. &nbsp;In 2025, over 60% of attendees visited from beyond the local area, with general attendance expanding over 200% since beginning in 2021- we intend to continue growing this joyful event in a sustainable way. Your sponsorship allows the organizers to support up-and-coming comics and create a singular experience that contributes to Stamford&rsquo;s creative reputation. HPCF Sponsorship Levels $50 Open Mic Level<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we&rsquo;ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company and feature your logo one time with the option of joining a collaborative post.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your business name will be listed in the printed promotional program.</li></ul> $100 Opener<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we&rsquo;ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo twice with the option of joining a collaborative post.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will appear on the poster.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will appear in the printed promotional program.</li></ul> $250 Headliner<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we&rsquo;ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo four times with the option of joining a collaborative post.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will be featured on the poster as a Lead Sponsor for the event.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will appear and you will be eligible for a quarter page article or ad in the printed promotional program.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 Original Hill People&rsquo;s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)</li></ul> $500 HBO Special<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we&rsquo;ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo six times with the option of joining a collaborative post.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will be featured on the poster as the event&rsquo;s Feature Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will appear and you will be eligible for a half page article or ad in the printed promotional program.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your company will be mentioned live onstage with the pre-Show Announcement.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Logo displayed on-site on the entryway festival banner</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 VIP tickets for all three nights of shows (must be redeemed at least 24 hours in advance of the festival)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 Original Hill People&rsquo;s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)</li></ul> $1,000 Sitcom<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we&rsquo;ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo eight times with the option of joining multiple collaborative posts.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will be featured on the poster as the event&rsquo;s Festival Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your logo will appear and you will be eligible for a full page article or ad in the printed promotional program.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your company will be mentioned live onstage with the pre-Show Announcement all three nights</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Logo featured on-site on the entryway festival banner</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">4 VIP tickets for all three nights of shows (must be redeemed at least 24 hours in advance of the festival)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">4 Original Hill People&rsquo;s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)</li></ul>Of course any amount above, below or in between these suggested levels is also welcome. We are also always grateful for&nbsp;in-kind donations such as:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Talent lodging or lodging discounts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Talent discounts for local, food, drink, or purchases</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Festival kick-off party food, beverages &amp; treats</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer time for tech set-up, box office, and production support</li></ul>Let us know the in-kind dollar amount and we will provide a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. For more information or to discuss sponsorship options, please contact: Marisa CarusoHPCF Organizer845-401-8681mrsacrso@thepartytheater.com Your tax-deductible sponsorship check can be made out to:&nbsp;The Party Theater&nbsp;1863 County Hwy. 30Stamford, NY 12167

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Sponsorship Information What is the (6th Annual) Hill People’s Comedy Fest The Hill People’s Comedy Fest (HPCF) is an exuberant celebration of comedy in all of its forms; stand-up, improv, sketch, music, and alternative styles. Right here in Stamford, NY, this festival brings nationally-acclaimed comedians together with talent from the Catskills, the Hudson Valley, NYC, and the surrounding region to entertain and mingle with the local community. Founded in 2021, this year’s fifth annual festival will convene under the tent alongside The Belvedere Inn at 10 Academy St. between Thursday, June 25 and Saturday, June 27 with multiple shows celebrating comedy and community each day. Additional all-ages workshops and industry events will be scheduled throughout the weekend. Who We Are Organizer Marisa Caruso is a resident of Stamford and the Managing Director of The Party Theater. Co-producer Mary Skinner from the Belvedere Inn is an experienced local business owner and a founding member of the Stamford Business Alliance. Marisa and Mary have partnered since 2023 to provide audiences with an excellent program, a festive venue with indoor and outdoor spaces, and satisfying beverage and food offerings. The event is produced by The Belvedere Inn and The Party Theater, a multidisciplinary performance non-profit based in Stamford. The purpose of this festival is to bring people to Stamford, generate pure fun and provide another opportunity for our community and visitors to come together and celebrate summer much-needed laughter in the “comedy village of the Catskills” The Party Theater is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in Stamford, New York. All donations are tax deductible. The Party Theater exists to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and enrich the cultural fabric of Stamford, NY and the Western Catskills, and beyond. By blending professional artistry with community engagement, they bring transformative artistic experiences to life through performances, community workshops and new work development. Their mission is to celebrate and elevate local and regional voices while creating opportunities for entertainment, inspiration, education and connection.  Why Sponsor This event will be promoted throughout and beyond the region through a variety of mediums including print press, social media, radio, TV, posters and personal outreach. Your business’s support of this uniquely vibrant event will bring new eyes to your products and services as it draws larger crowds to an expanding program, which will grow from three performances and two workshops to five shows with five community and industry events. As a Catskills business, tourism may play an important role in your company, and events like HPCF are designed to attract visitors from beyond the area with our high caliber talent line-up and production quality.  In 2025, over 60% of attendees visited from beyond the local area, with general attendance expanding over 200% since beginning in 2021- we intend to continue growing this joyful event in a sustainable way. Your sponsorship allows the organizers to support up-and-coming comics and create a singular experience that contributes to Stamford’s creative reputation. HPCF Sponsorship Levels $50 Open Mic Level<ul><li>At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we’ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company and feature your logo one time with the option of joining a collaborative post.</li><li>Your business name will be listed in the printed promotional program.</li></ul> $100 Opener<ul><li>At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we’ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo twice with the option of joining a collaborative post. </li><li>Your logo will appear on the poster.</li><li>Your logo will appear in the printed promotional program.</li></ul> $250 Headliner<ul><li>At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we’ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo four times with the option of joining a collaborative post. </li><li>Your logo will be featured on the poster as a Lead Sponsor for the event.</li><li>Your logo will appear and you will be eligible for a quarter page article or ad in the printed promotional program. </li><li>1 Original Hill People’s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)</li></ul> $500 HBO Special<ul><li>At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we’ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo six times with the option of joining a collaborative post. </li><li>Your logo will be featured on the poster as the event’s Feature Sponsor.</li><li>Your logo will appear and you will be eligible for a half page article or ad in the printed promotional program. </li><li>Your company will be mentioned live onstage with the pre-Show Announcement.</li><li>Logo displayed on-site on the entryway festival banner</li><li>2 VIP tickets for all three nights of shows (must be redeemed at least 24 hours in advance of the festival)</li><li>2 Original Hill People’s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)</li></ul> $1,000 Sitcom<ul><li>At this level, your business will be mentioned in the press release, we’ll post on all of our social media platforms about your company featuring your logo eight times with the option of joining multiple collaborative posts. </li><li>Your logo will be featured on the poster as the event’s Festival Sponsor.</li><li>Your logo will appear and you will be eligible for a full page article or ad in the printed promotional program. </li><li>Your company will be mentioned live onstage with the pre-Show Announcement all three nights</li><li>Logo featured on-site on the entryway festival banner</li><li>4 VIP tickets for all three nights of shows (must be redeemed at least 24 hours in advance of the festival)</li><li>4 Original Hill People’s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)</li></ul>Of course any amount above, below or in between these suggested levels is also welcome. We are also always grateful for in-kind donations such as: <ul><li>Talent lodging or lodging discounts</li><li>Talent discounts for local, food, drink, or purchases</li><li>Festival kick-off party food, beverages &amp; treats</li><li>Volunteer time for tech set-up, box office, and production support</li></ul>Let us know the in-kind dollar amount and we will provide a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. For more information or to discuss sponsorship options, please contact: Marisa CarusoHPCF Organizer845-401-8681mrsacrso@thepartytheater.com Your tax-deductible sponsorship check can be made out to: The Party Theater 1863 County Hwy. 30Stamford, NY 12167

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   The Party Theater is dedicated to creating immersive and innovative theatrical experiences that engage the community and celebrate the arts. Their mission emphasizes collaboration with local artists and fostering a connection between performance art and the audience. They aim to inspire reflection and dialogue through unique productions, such as their annual outdoor theater walk, "Microcosm," which explores themes relevant to the human experience.

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