Sponsor The Poe Project

Sponsor The Poe Project: Bmore Evermore

WHAT IS THE POE PROJECT?

The Poe Project is a literary initiative dedicated to publishing a curated collection

of Edgar Allan Poe’s works in book form to support

The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre - the world’s only theater company

devoted to adapting and performing Poe’s stories and poems on stage, on the air,

and in the classroom.

Our goal is to raise both awareness and vital funding for

the Theatre’s unique mission.

This beautifully crafted book will combine Poe’s haunting genius with striking design

and insightful historical context. It will be an essential keepsake for lovers of

the macabre, admirers of Baltimore’s literary legacy, and collectors of classic literature.

All sponsorships support the design, publication, and promotion of The Poe Project and benefit The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre.

WHY SPONSOR THE POE PROJECT?

Because we are Baltimore. And Baltimore is Poe.

Where else can you toast Edgar Allan Poe with a themed cocktail at Annabel Lee Tavern, then visit the Carroll Mansion to see the ongoing Poe-themed installation there?

Where else does a bluegrass band call themselves “Edgar Allan and the Poe Boys,” and an NFL team has a raven (or three) as a mascot?

Only in Baltimore.

The Poe Project is a one-of-a-kind tribute to this city’s most haunting literary son. It’s a beautiful, bold, and totally Baltimore initiative to raise funds for The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre—while preserving Poe’s legacy through artfully designed, locally produced editions of his greatest work.

By sponsoring, you're not just backing a book—you’re backing:

Baltimore’s rich literary history, from Poe House to Westminster Graveyard
The nonprofit National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre’s educational and theatrical work
A high-impact arts and publishing project with national reach
The weird, wonderful, gritty, gothic, ghost-loving soul of our city

Whether you're a heritage-minded business, an arts patron, a Poe fan, or a Baltimore brand that gets the value of storytelling and community pride—this is your moment.

Become a Poe Project sponsor, and help us elevate voices, amplify history, and show the world why Baltimore is where the macabre meets the meaningful.

JOIN THE LEGACY: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING

Sponsorship Levels:

$500 – Memento Mori Sponsor

Sponsor/Business name listed in back of all three volumes under “Sponsors of the Shadows”
Digital recognition on Highlander Press and Poe Theatre social media as well as partner book clubs and reading communities
1 year sponsorship of the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre with name or logo listed on website
1 copy of The Poe Project for collection, gift or display

Perfect for: indie businesses, Poe-loving professionals, and small-but-mighty arts supporters.

$1,000 – Raven Sponsor

All of the above benefits
Collaborative social media campaign (FB: @poetheatreus; IG: @nationalpoetheatre; TT: @poetheatre) promoting the project, includes multiple posts and tags
2 (total) copies of The Poe Project for collection, gift or display
Logo on Kickstarter and Poe Project landing page

$2,500 – Amontillado Sponsor

All of the above benefits
Logo on event banners and print materials
Promo insert option in backer mailers or branded bookmark insert
3 (total) copies of The Poe Project for collection, gift or display
2 VIP invitations to special events surrounding Doomsday 2026
A minimum of 6 mentions during Doomsday 2026

$5,000 – House of Usher Sponsor

All of the above benefits
Poe-themed social takeover or branded reel
4 (total) copies of The Poe Project for collection, gift or display
3 year sponsorship recognition of the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre
3 year sponsorship of Doomsday which is viewed by thousands of people annually – both locally and internationally
1-hour Poe storytelling workshop (virtual or in-person) for off-site employee team-building event. Content will be customized to corporate branding and mission.

$10,000 – Legacy Sponsor

All of the above benefits
Executive Producer credit (print + digital)
“Presented by [Sponsor or Business Name]” credit on front cover with foil sticker
5 (total) copies of The Poe Project for collection, gift or display
Annual subscription to The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre
- A complimentary set of four tickets to any Poe Theatre show, lecture or other event
- Sponsorship acknowledgement at the end of every Poe Theatre on the Air radio drama episode through 2026
- A command performance of Poe Theatre’s signature mind-reading show, “Magic of Words,” at a location set by you
- A dedicated reading of the Poe story of your choice, with a dedication to your organization or a selected individual, theatrically enhanced with musical underscore and sound effects

* For illustration only. Not an actual photo of the book project.*