Bard for Life
In these weekly evening workshops, you’ll join other adults who dream of bringing Shakespeare’s words to life– no experience necessary! Explore Shakespeare’s plays, guided by professional actors, and delight in the discoveries made by you and your playfellows. For adults 19+.
Bard for Life is generously sponsored by Dr. Marshall Dahl
Early Bird registration rates are available until Sunday, August 10 at 11:59pm.
| Bard for Life returners: Priority booking for Fall Sessions is available from Wednesday, July 23 to Tuesday, July 29 at 11:59pm. |
Schedule
FALL 2025
NEW THIS YEAR: You can now choose to participate in the Wednesday group, or Thursday group. The two groups will combine for both Wednesday and Thursday in the final week for a rehearsal and informal performance.
Speeches
| Date | Description | Cost | Register |
| Wednesdays Sept 10 – Nov 12
Plus Thursday Nov 13 6:30 – 9:00pm |
Participants will meet each Wednesday evening to prepare speeches from a variety of plays with coaching from Bard teaching artists. | $350 (Or $297.50 early-bird rate) | Registration will open July 30, 2025 |
| Thursdays Sept 11 – Nov 13
Plus Wednesday Nov 12 6:30pm-9:00pm
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Participants will meet each Thursday evening to prepare speeches from a variety of plays with coaching from Bard teaching artists. | $350 (Or $297.50 early-bird rate) | Registration will open July 30, 2025 |
WINTER 2026
NEW THIS YEAR: You can now choose to participate in the Wednesday group, or Thursday group. The two groups will combine for both Wednesday and Thursday in the final week for a rehearsal and informal performance.
Scenes
| Date | Description | Cost | Register |
| Wednesdays Jan 15 – March 19
6:30pm-9:00pm |
Participants will meet each Wednesday evening to prepare scenes from a variety of plays with coaching from Bard teaching artists. | $350 (Or $297.50 early-bird rate) | Registration will open November 2025 |
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Thursdays Jan 15 – March 19 6:30pm-9:00pm |
Participants will meet each Thursday evening to prepare scenes from a variety of plays with coaching from Bard teaching artists. | $350 (Or $297.50 early-bird rate) | Registration will open November 2025 |
Bard Access Fund
Bard Access Fund Information
Established by the Bard Volunteers in 2009, the Access Fund eliminates barriers to participating in Bard programming. Individuals, schools, and community organizations can apply for subsidized access to our Education programs and Festival events. The Fund also creates opportunities for more access by underwriting partnerships and initiatives to address community need.