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
ON BREAK: Bard for Life is over for the summer, but will return Fall 2025!
Past Sessions
FALL 2024
Discovery Session
| Date | Description | Cost | Register |
| September 25
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Not sure if Bard for Life is for you? Come join us for a taste! This session is for people who are new to Bard for Life and would like to try it out. |
$10 | Session date has passed. |
Speeches
| Date | Description | Cost | Register |
| October 2 – November 27
6:30pm-9:00pm |
Participants will meet each Wednesday evening to prepare speeches from a variety of plays with coaching from Bard teaching artists. | $350 | Session dates have passed. |
WINTER 2025
Scenes
| Date | Description | Cost | Register |
| January 15 – March 26
6:30pm-9:00pm |
Participants will meet each Wednesday evening to prepare scenes from a variety of plays with coaching from Bard teaching artists. | $425 | Session dates have passed. |
NEW THIS YEAR: FALL & WINTER BUNDLE
Speeches & Scenes
| Date | Description | Cost | Register |
| October 2 – March 26
6:30pm-9:00pm |
Sign up for both Fall and Winter Sessions for a discount! | $620 | Session dates have passed. |
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.