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

  • Backstage Tour
    Take a backstage tour for an exclusive view of the production process and behind-the-scenes secrets.
  • Sold-Out Show Waitlist
    Put your name on the Members-only waitlist for a sold-out show and we will call if tickets become available.
  • Vote at the AGM
  • Tax Receipt
  • $5 discount coupon for the Bard Boutique
• $150 to $299

  Labour of Love

  • Invitation to Dress Rehearsals – BMO Mainstage
    Two dress rehearsal passes for the BMO Mainstage Theatre. *Use both for one play or one each to see two plays.
  • Recognition in the House Program
• $300 to $599

  Much Ado

  • Priority Booking
    Reserve your tickets for the season three weeks before they go on sale to the public.
  • Season Launch Reception 
    Invitation to a pre-season reception and tour at the BMO Theatre Centre with the upcoming season’s artists.
  • Meet the Artists Reception
    Enjoy the unique insights and learn more about Bard from select artists at this exclusive pre-show event in our Marquee tent.
• $600 to $999

  Midsummer Magic

  • Front of the Line Booking
    Reserve your tickets for the Season four weeks before they go on sale to the general public.
  • Dress Rehearsals
    Two additional dress rehearsal passes (4 total). *Limit of two for use in the Douglas Campbell Theatre.
  • Access to the Best Seats in the House
    We keep the best seats on hold for Members up to 24 hours before each performance.
    *Subject to availability.
• $1,000 to $2,499

  Benefactor

  • Benefactors Reception
    Reserve your tickets for the Season four weeks before they go on sale to the general public.
  • Dress Rehearsals
    Four additional dress rehearsal passes (8 total). *Two passes for each of our four productions.
  • Picnic Tables
    Option to reserve a picnic table for the day of your performance (subject to availability)
• $2,500 to $4,999

  Tudors

  • Renaissance Circle Reception
    Invitation to an exclusive reception with members of the Artistic Company.
  • NEW! First Opening Night
    Invitation to celebrate the First Opening Night of the Festival and the after-party alongside many of Bard’s Company, crew, and administration staff.
• $5,000 or more

  Artistic Director’s Circle

  • Attend First Readings
    Join us for the first day of rehearsal for each of our season’s plays.
  • Dinner on Stage
    Join Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, Executive Director Claire Sakaki and special guests for a private dinner on the BMO Mainstage.

Each level receives the benefits of all previous levels.

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.