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 our 2021 Signature Wine Wednesday (Wednesday, October 6 at 7pm) 
  • 15% off Emelle’s Catering picnics with a special promo code 
  • Access to digital recordings of all Member events 
  • Dress Rehearsal Talk (Thursday, July 23 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 dress rehearsals and what they’re most looking forward to upon the return of live theatre. 
  • Creative Conversations #1 (Thursday, September 2 at 7pm) 
    Done/Undone is like nothing we’ve ever done before – and we’d love to share the process of developing this play with you. Join select members of the cast and crew as they talk about the inspiration behind Done/Undone and the relevance of the themes to the modern day.  
  • Ode to You (Thursday, October 28 at 7pm) 
    Join the staff, cast, and crew of Bard on the Beach as they thank you – our wonderful Bard Family – for another wonderful summer together, followed by a long-time candle tradition and reading by Founder & Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze.
• $150 to $299

  Labour of Love

  • Name recognition on website and digital house program
    Creative Conversations #2 (Thursday, October 7 at 7pm)
    Join our production team as they share their fun experiences and stories behind turning a stage play to film.  
• $300 to $599

  Much Ado

  • Meet the Artists Panel (Thursday, August 19 at 7pm) 
    Enjoy unique insights and learn more about Bard’s journey behind filming Done/Undone from select artists at this exclusive digital event. 
• $600 to $999

  Midsummer Magic

  • Access to additional Done/Undone digital footage such as behind-the-scenes moments and commentary from cast & crew 
• $1,000 to $2,499

  Benefactor

  • Best of Bard (Thursday, September 9 at 7pm)
    Join some of our brilliant superstars as they chat about their memorable moments in Bard productions over the years. 
• $2,500 to $4,999

  Tudors

  • Happy Hour with CG & DPG (Thursday, October 14 at 7pm)
    Artistic Director Christopher Gaze and Associate Artistic Director Dean Paul Gibson share their thoughts on another wonderfully unique summer at Bard, and give a preview on what’s to come!
• $5,000 or more

  Artistic Director’s Circle

  • Artistic Director’s Circle Reception (Thursday, September 23 at 6pm)
    Join our staff, cast, and crew for a cocktail reception followed by special screening of Done/Undone. 

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.