Bard in the Yard presents
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FAQs
How old do you have to be to register for Bard in the Yard? Students have to have completed Grade 3.
How many students can attend a Bard in the Yard day camp? Maximum 20 students.
How many students can attend a Musical Theatre Intensive day camp? Maximum 16 students.
What are the weeks for Bard in the Yard 2023? This year in the mornings: July 3-7 (9:00 AM – noon) – REGISTRATION CLOSED
and August 21-25 (9:00 AM – noon) – REGISTRATION CLOSED
What are the weeks for Musical Theatre Intensive 2023? This year in the afternoons: July 3-7 (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM) – REGISTRATION CLOSED
and August 21-25 (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM) – REGISTRATION CLOSED
What are the hours for BITY? The hours are 9:00 AM – noon (M-F) plus a one-hour performance at 7:00 PM on the final day called “Friday Night Live!” (Parents are invited to watch in an outdoor setting)
What are the hours for MTI? The hours are 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (M-F). During this week, students will be working towards a mock audition which they will perform for three to four judges on the final Friday. As auditions are never public, we will record each student and provide them with their audition tape as well as constructive comments by our judges.
What is the location for Bard in the Yard? 5281 Belair Crescent, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 2E5. Parents can make arrangements to come to see the facility if they wish by sending a note through the “Contact Us” link in the Menu.
What are the colours of the camp shirts? White or Black. The white shirts have our logo in black, the black shirts have our logo in white. There are two different logos – one for BITY and one for MTI.
What should a student bring each day for Bard in the Yard? A willingness to have fun while learning and to work hard with others plus . . . a water bottle to stay hydrated, a snack or lunch for our break, and a hat and/or sunscreen if it’s sunny. All other supplies will be provided.
What kinds of activities do students do at Bard in the Yard? The activities are varied: warm-up exercises, multiple drama games, improvisations, monologues (your own or scripts provided), group scenes, comedic commercials, some theatre history, visits from professional actors (via Zoom last year), and many other fun activities that help you grow as a person and performer.
Why is the camp called Bard in the Yard; Is it all about Shakespeare? No, it’s not all about Shakespeare although we will touch on some of the most famous Bard’s contributions to the world of theatre. The reason for the name comes from three places: 1. it’s a catchy title that’s not easily forgotten, 2. it does take place in a yard built for youth theatre camps, and 3. our camp provides a chance for students to find their own voice through writing monologues that are important to them as an individual and then sharing them through performances if they wish. In essence, they become a bard —or writer like Shakespeare—themselves. (It’s a great treat to hear and experience the students’ monologues at Friday Night Live whether they have written them or are performing someone else’s work.)
Why do students who attend both the July and August camps get a $25.00 discount? The reason for the discount is that we only provide one T-shirt for both camps so we deduct the T-shirt cost for the second camp.
What if I don’t see my question here? Please send a note through the “Contact Us” link in the Menu or text 604-218-2219 with your question. If it’s a question and answer that we think others may benefit from, we’ll add it to this list. Thanks.