Donations

Help support the Festival you love. Become a Bard Member and enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events, and access to unique perks! Bard Membership starts at $50 for the As We Like It level. (Note: each level includes the benefits of all previous levels)

Amount to Donate: $

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Membership Levels

• $50 to $149

  As We Like It

  • Tax Receipt
  • Vote at the AGM
  • $5 Member ticket price for Wine Wednesdays
  • 15% off Emelle’s Catering picnics with a special promo code
  • Creative Conversations (Friday, June 26 at 7pm & Saturday, August 22 at 10am)
    Discover fun facts about Bard! Our first Creative Conversation will feature the secrets of wardrobe and costume; and the second will give you a closer look at the construction and deconstruction of Bard’s Site!
• $150 to $299

  Labour of Love

  • Recognition on the website
  • Dress Rehearsal Chat (Tuesday, July 28 at 3pm)
    Live theatre dress rehearsals allow us to watch a production take shape in real-time. Join our Company Members for a chat on their most interesting experiences during BMO Mainstage dress rehearsals.
• $300 to $599

  Much Ado

  • Priority access to Bard’s digital content this summer
  • Meet the Artists Panel (Tuesday, July 14 at 7pm)
    Enjoy unique insights and learn more about Bard from select artists at this exclusive digital event.
• $600 to $999

  Midsummer Magic

  • Dress Rehearsal Chat (Monday, September 21 at 7pm)
    Live theatre dress rehearsals allow us to watch a production take shape in real-time. Join our Company Members for a chat on their most interesting experiences during Howard Family Stage dress rehearsals. 
• $1,000 to $2,499

  Benefactor

  • Benefactors Reception (Thursday, March 5 at 6pm)
  • From Script to Stage (Tuesday, August 4 at 7pm & Monday, September 14 at 7pm)
    Listen to our Acting Company read a scene, and chat about bringing that scene from script to stage.
• $2,500 to $4,999

  Tudors

  • Dinner Date with Christopher Gaze & Dean Paul Gibson (Thursday, September 24 at 6pm)
    Join Artistic Director Christopher Gaze and Associate Artistic Director Dean Paul Gibson in this unique rendition of our Renaissance Circle Reception for a dinner provided by Emelle’s as they walk down memory lane and share favourite moments.
• $5,000 or more

  Artistic Director’s Circle

  • Dinner Beyond the Stage (Friday, August 28 at 6pm)
    Join Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, Executive Director Claire Sakaki, and special guests for a private dinner provided by Emelle’s. Stay tuned for location details. 

Each level receives the benefits of all previous levels. Once you have RSVP’d to an event, further instructions on how to join us will be sent to you the day before the event.

Match Your Membership

Many companies match gifts made by their employees. Ask your human resources or payroll department if your company has a matching donations program.

Your matching gift may qualify you for a higher membership category. For more information, call our Development office at 604.737.0625.