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Advertise at TBAConnect 2025
Theatre Bay Area's TBAConnect 2025, the premiere theatre industry convening for individual creatives in the western Unites States, is on November 17, 2025. With a full day schedule of expert panels and speakers, and a keynote speech by drag luminary Peaches Christ, Undeniable Creativity is focused on growth and connection for the multi-hyphenate theatre artist. We expect over 100 theatremakers, community leaders, administrators, artists, and trustees at the 2025 Conference.
If you're ready to schedule an ad, or have any questions, reach out to Hilary@TheatreBayArea.org
Advertising Options
Print Ads
Put your brand in the hands of conference attendees at the annual gathering of Bay Area theatremakers. Print ads will included in the program folder.
Ad options:
- Half Sheet
- Printed 8.5 x 5.5in, B&W, on a double-sided sheet with other ads.
- Full Sheet
- Printed 8.5 x 5.5in, B&W, on a double-sided sheet with other ads.
- Print your own - provide your own printed flyers,
- Deliver 200 one-page flyers, up to 8.5 x 11in.
Table Display
The TBAConnect lobby display tables are the perfect place to display your business or services, meet potential new partners and clients, and build connections with our vibrant community of theatremakers.
We are offering both full and half table displays on the con-floor and space is available for as low as $110. There are a limited number of tables available, so don't wait to secure your spot!
Sponsorship Options
Nurture Bay Area Theatre
Organizational partners and in-kind donations make our events possible! We have sponsorship opportunities at multiple levels for TBAConnect. Reach out to Meghan@TheatreBayArea.org to learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available or select your preferred sponsorship online!
Lead Conference Sponsor: $10k
1 Available
As the exclusive Lead Conference Sponsor, you’ll power every moment of TBAConnect 2025. Prior to the conference, you’ll be highlighted in all online and print promotion as our headline sponsor. You’ll be recognized at the event during all plenary sessions, and your name or brand will be featured on all signage and attendee materials. As the conference’s highest-profile sponsorship, this opportunity offers unmatched visibility and underscores your leadership and commitment to the Bay Area theatre community.
Keynote Sponsor: $5k
1 Available
As the exclusive sponsor of TBAConnect’s headlining keynote, you’ll make it possible for hundreds of theatremakers to experience Peaches Christ, an internationally renowned filmmaker and theatre creator whose genre-defying work has sold out iconic venues around the world and inspired a global fanbase. At a time when artists and communities are facing growing challenges to expression and identity, this keynote celebrates the vital role of the arts in amplifying voices, challenging norms, and inspiring change. By supporting this moment, you affirm the power of performance to spark dialogue and resilience. In acknowledgement of your support, you will be recognized at the top of the keynote address, and your name or brand will be featured in all promotional materials online, in print, and at the event.
Plenary Panel Sponsor: $2.5k
1 Available
As the exclusive sponsor of the morning plenary, “Create Change: Grassroots Arts Advocacy in Action,” you’ll support a vital conversation led by the inaugural cohort of GAAP fellows -- five dynamic artists and culture bearers from San Francisco and Oakland who are driving real advocacy and policy change through their creative practices. In acknowledgment of your support, you will be recognized at the top of the plenary session, and your name or brand will be featured in all promotional materials online and at the event.
Performance Sponsor: $2.5k
1 Available
As the exclusive sponsor of TBAConnect’s live performances, you’ll help launch the day with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, honor Indigenous voices through a meaningful land acknowledgment written and performed by Linda Amayo-Hassan of Theatre Cultura, energize attendees with an original sketch from Killing My Lobster, and cap the day with a powerful closing performance. In acknowledgement of your support, you will be recognized at the beginning and end of the day, and your name or brand will be featured in all promotional materials online and at the event.
Breakfast Sponsor: $2.5k
1 Available
As the exclusive sponsor of TBAConnect’s breakfast and coffee station, you’ll help kickstart the day with fresh coffee, tea, and light bites as attendees gather to connect and collaborate. Your name or brand will be featured prominently at the station, in the printed program, and across online promotions.
Breakout Session Sponsor: $1k
12 Available
As a Breakout Session Sponsor, you’ll support one of TBAConnect’s 12 dynamic sessions, ranging from artist-centered workshops to deep dives into advocacy, collaboration, and creative practice. Sponsors may select the session that resonates most with their values or interests. In acknowledgement of your support, you will be recognized at the start of the session, and your name or brand will be featured in all promotional materials online and at the event.
Individual Coaching Sessions Sponsor: $500
3 Available
As an Individual Coaching Session Sponsor, you’ll support TBAConnect’s personalized coaching opportunities with leading theatremakers and industry experts. This includes small group Q&As with Tony Award-winning playwright Jonathan Spector, whose work has also been honored with Drama Desk and Drama League Awards; one-on-one sessions with Jeffrey Lo, Associate Producer of Casting & Literary Management at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley; and coaching sessions on producing theatre with Dr. Melissa Hillman, Programs Officer at Theatre Bay Area and former Artistic Director of Impact Theatre, a cornerstone of groundbreaking Bay Area theatre during its celebrated 20-year run. In acknowledgement of your support, your name or brand will be featured in all promotional materials online and at the event.