Sponsor Hill People’s Comedy Festival

What is the (5th 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 new experimental 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 19 and Saturday, June 21 with an 8:00 pm start time for all three nights. Additional all-ages workshops and sponsor events will be scheduled under the tent during the day on Saturday the 21st.

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 a well-known local resident, business owner and a founding member of the Stamford Business Alliance. Marisa and Mary are partnering this year to provide additional support and a venue with excellent beverage and food offerings. This year’s event is being produced by the Bel 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. By blending professional artistry with community engagement, we bring transformative artistic experiences to life through exceptional performances, community workshops and new work development. Our mission is to celebrate and elevate local and regional voices while creating opportunities for entertainment, inspiration, education and connection— aiming to establish Stamford, New York as the “Creative Queen of the Catskills.”

Why Sponsor

This event will be promoted to the region through a variety of mediums including print press, social media, radio, TV, posters and personal outreach. Your business’s association with this fun-filled event will reflect positively on its image and bring new eyes to your products and services. 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. This festival started in 2021 with some friends on a Saturday night- this year we are expanding it to 3-days with 6 professional performing acts and 10 local voices, and we intend to continue growing in a sustainable way. Your sponsorship allows the organizers to support up-and-coming comics and create a unique event that may one day grow to be a part of Stamford’s dazzling reputation!

$50 Open Mic Level

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.

$100 Opener

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. 
Your logo will appear on the poster.
Your business is automatically eligible for a table in the Saturday 6/21 Daytime Market under the tent.

$250 Headliner

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. 
Your logo will be featured on the poster as a Lead Sponsor for the event.
Your business is automatically eligible for a table in the Saturday 6/21 Daytime Market under the tent.
2 Original Hill People’s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)

$500 HBO Special

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. 
Your logo will be featured on the poster as the event’s Festival Sponsor.
Your business is automatically eligible for a table in the Saturday 6/21 Daytime Market under the tent.
Your company will be mentioned live onstage with the pre-Show Announcement
Logo displayed on-site on the entryway festival banner
2 VIP tickets for all three nights of shows (must be redeemed at least 24 hours in advance of the festival.)
2 Original Hill People’s Merchandise Items (tote bags or shirts printed by Catskill Outpost)

Of course any amount above, below or in between these suggested levels is also welcome. We also accept in-kind donations of food, drink, or raffle items; 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 Caruso
HPCF Organizer
845-401-8681
mrsacrso@gmail.com
Your tax-deductible sponsorship check can be made out to: 
The Party Theater 
1863 County Hwy. 30
Stamford, NY 12167