SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Sponsor the 2027 BTGM Juneteenth Lunch and Learn in Orlando
The 6th annual BTGM Juneteenth Lunch and Learn returns Saturday, June 19, 2027, at Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803, after a pause in 2026. Free for families.
Juneteenth is a day for all Americans to show up, learn and take part. Families with children from across Central Florida attend for story readings, the play Nothing Rhymes with Juneteenth, music and a marketplace of Black-owned businesses. Sponsors put their names beside that day.
By the numbers: 3,200+ RSVPs across four years, 1,000+ families on our guest list and more than 60 vendors in 2025.
WHY PARTNER WITH US
Visible community investment
Your name stands beside children's education, local Black-owned businesses and a free community meal on Juneteenth itself.
Where the money goes
Proceeds support Black Theatre Girl Magic programming. Black Theatre Girl Magic (BTGM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and gifts are tax-deductible.
A values story you can tell
Each sponsorship is tied to one of seven principles of community, so your team can say exactly what you made possible.
A relationship that grows
Facets of Freedom, our evening arts festival, returns in 2028. 2027 sponsors get the first invitation.
WAYS TO PARTNER
Each sponsorship carries the name of the principle it supports. The Nguzo Saba are seven principles of community, first shared through Kwanzaa and practiced year-round.
Sponsorships run from $500 to $2,500. Community Table gifts start at $100, and in-kind food gifts count toward the Umoja Table.
Commitment deadline: March 15, 2027. Gifts are welcome after that date, but only commitments made by March 15, 2027 appear in the printed program.
| Sponsorship | Principle | What it supports | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Umoja Table | Unity | Umoja means unity. It supports the shared community lunch, in cash or in kind. | $2,500 |
| The Kujichagulia Learning Hour | Self-determination | Kujichagulia means self-determination. It supports the speakers and Juneteenth history programming. | $1,500 |
| The Ujima Circle | Collective work and responsibility | Ujima means collective work and responsibility. It supports volunteers and day-of operations. | $500 |
| The Ujamaa Marketplace | Cooperative economics | Ujamaa means cooperative economics. It supports the Black business marketplace and youth entrepreneur booths. | $1,000 |
| The Nia Reflection | Purpose | Nia means purpose. It supports book readings and book giveaways. | $1,000 |
| The Kuumba Stage | Creativity | Kuumba means creativity. It supports the performance. | $1,500 |
| The Imani Fund | Faith | Imani means faith. It supports the general fund that carries the work into 2028. | $500 |
Every sponsor receives name or logo placement on signage and the printed program, a social media thank-you, and recognition from the stage. Sponsorships of $1,500 and up add a vendor table and a moment on stage. The $2,500 Umoja Table adds the LED wall and the top spot in all promotion.
Sponsorship levels, benefits and dates are subject to change.
COOK WITH US
The free meal is a Juneteenth family cookout, and we want it cooked by the Black-owned kitchens that have fed this community for years.
Food partners are recognized under the Umoja Table: on meal signage and in the program, on social media, from the stage, and with a table to share their menu with guests.
- Cookout Host. A main dish, or catering at cost, for a large share of the meal. Top billing on meal signage.
- Side Dish Partner. One or two sides in bulk: mac and cheese, greens, beans, rice and peas.
- Community Table. A cash gift of any size toward the meal.
PAST SUPPORTERS
Past supporters of the BTGM Juneteenth Lunch and Learn include Keller Williams, Florida Theatrical Association, Black Men Build and Orlando Family Stage.
IN THE PRESS
Black Theatre Girl Magic has been covered by Central Florida Public Media, BroadwayWorld, Orlando Weekly, Watermark and Playbill.
Read the coverage: Central Florida Public Media, 2025; BroadwayWorld, 2025; Orlando Weekly, 2024; Watermark, 2024; Playbill, 2020.
2027 SPONSORS
Your logo here. This row fills as partners commit.
SPONSOR QUESTIONS
Is a sponsorship tax-deductible?
Yes. Black Theatre Girl Magic (BTGM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and gifts are tax-deductible.
Where do proceeds go?
Proceeds support Black Theatre Girl Magic programming.
What do sponsors receive?
Every sponsor receives name or logo placement on signage and the printed program, a social media thank-you, and recognition from the stage.
What does a sponsorship cost?
Sponsorships are $500, $1,000, $1,500 or $2,500, depending on the principle you choose. Community Table gifts start at $100.
When is the commitment deadline?
March 15, 2027. Gifts are welcome after that date, but only commitments made by March 15, 2027 appear in the printed program.
Can we give food or services in place of cash?
Yes. Food partners and in-kind gifts are welcome, and they are recognized the same way.
Is this Facets of Freedom?
No. The 2027 event is the BTGM Juneteenth Lunch and Learn, a daytime family event. Facets of Freedom, our evening arts festival, returns in 2028.
Who do I contact?
Write to Mandi Jo John, Executive Director, at blacktheatregirlmagic@gmail.com.
LET'S TALK
Mandi Jo John, Executive Director, would be glad to meet in person or by phone to find the partnership that fits your organization.
PAST JUNETEENTH SPONSORS AND HOSTS
Orlando Family Stage (formerly Orlando Repertory Theatre), Renaissance Theatre Company, Nan's Place, City of Orlando, Safer Enterprises, No Drama Entertainment, Hawkmoon Entertainment, Florida Theatrical Association, Keller Williams, Black Men Build, EatMe365, Entertainment Central Agency and Publix.
See all of our partners