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: $
Membership Levels
- $50 to $149
As We Like It
- Tax Receipt
- Vote at the AGM
- $5 discount to the Bard Boutique
A physical coupon on-site or online coupon code can be used to receive your discount. - Sold-Out Show Waitlist
Put your name on the Members-only waitlist for a sold-out show and we will contact you if tickets become available. - Backstage Tour (Monday, July 18 and Saturday, August 20)
You are invited to join us at a backstage tour for an exclusive view of the production process and behind-the-scenes secrets.
- $150 to $299
Labour of Love
- Invitation to a Dress Rehearsal – BMO Mainstage
Two Dress Rehearsal passes to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. - Name recognition in the House Program Guide
- Invitation to a Dress Rehearsal – BMO Mainstage
- $300 to $599
Much Ado
- Front of Line Booking
Reserve your tickets for the Season 3 weeks before they go on sale to the general public. - Season Launch Reception (Thursday, April 21 at 6pm)
Toast our 2022 Season and prepare to go Back to the Beach! - Meet the Artists Reception (Thursday, July 14 at 6pm)
Gather under the Marquee tent to learn about our artists and production team as well as how their talents make our Season unique.
- Front of Line Booking
- $600 to $999
Midsummer Magic
- Front of Line Booking
Reserve your tickets for the Season 4 weeks before they go on sale to the general public. - Invitation to 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)
- Front of Line Booking
- $1,000 to $2,499
Benefactor
- Benefactor’s Reception (Monday, September 19 at 6pm)
Hosted by Bard’s Board of Directors, celebrate the success of the 2022 Season! - Invitation to Dress Rehearsals
Two more additional Dress Rehearsal passes (6 total). Two passes for each of our three productions. - Picnic Tables
Reserve a picnic table, accessible one hour before the start of your performance (subject to availability).
- Benefactor’s Reception (Monday, September 19 at 6pm)
- $2,500 to $4,999
Tudors
- Renaissance Circle Reception (Tuesday, May 24 at 6pm)
Hosted by Christopher Gaze. Join us for an intimate gathering to open the Season. - Invitation to Opening Night
Receive an exclusive invitation to the Opening Night of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- Renaissance Circle Reception (Tuesday, May 24 at 6pm)
- $5,000 or more
Artistic Director’s Circle
- Attend an Open Rehearsal
Meet the cast and get a first glance at the productions in the 2022 Season.
- Dinner on Stage (Monday, August 22 at 6pm)
Join Artistic Director Christopher Gaze and special guests for a private dinner on the BMO Mainstage.
- Attend an Open Rehearsal
All event dates and activities are subject to change. Each level receives the benefits of all previous levels.
For more information, please contact Individual Giving Officer, Taylar Ball, at tball@bardonthebeach.org.
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.