Bring yourself, friends, or family for a fun night out. No seating is provided for the show and there are no reserved seating areas. Audiences are encouraged to bring blankets, low lawn chairs, or other forms of seating. You should also make sure to bring jackets as it can get chilly in the evening. Please make sure you turn off all cellular phones & pagers during the performance. Please, no pets except for assistance animals.
What to Expect from the ShowThe Bard in the Quad performances are outdoors in the spectacular surroundings of the Memorial Union quad. As a result, you may experience some noise from passing traffic, from planes, or from emergency vehicles. We try to ensure that all audience members can see and hear the performances, but please be aware that weather conditions can often have an impact on the actors and their voices. The earlier you arrive, the closer you can get to the action! The lower your lawn chairs, the closer you can get.
What to Do If It RainsIf we experience seriously inclement weather conditions, it may be necessary for us to cancel a performance. In that case, you can either return your ticket to the box office for a full refund or (better yet) keep your ticket and use it at any other performance during the run. If we experience bad weather over more than a few days, we may make the decision to remount the show later in the summer.
Food and DrinkBard in the Quad has a perfect venue for picnic dinners in the beautiful Memorial Union quad. You are welcome to visit the MU Quad before the show for picnics and gatherings, but please be aware that the seating area will be closed to the general public from 5:00pm - 6:00pm for setup. This is for your safety so we can move equipment around. Only ticket holders will be allowed entry to the seating area from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Refreshments are encouraged, but please be responsible (no alcoholic beverages, please.)
The MU QuadThe MU quad will be closed from 5:00pm - 6:00pm for setup. This is for your safety so we can move equipment around. Seating begins at 6:00pm; No one will be seated prior to 6:00pm. The show begins at 7:30pm. Once the performance begins, there will be areas of the MU Quad that will be closed to the public. This is for the safety of the actors, our audiences, and passers-by. We apologize for any inconvenience.
During the PerformancePlease be aware that if you need to leave the performance for any reason during the show (for example, to make or receive a phone call), you may not be allowed re-entry to the seating area. Again, this is for the safety of the actors and our audiences and to ensure that all members of our audience have an enjoyable experience. Individuals talking or texting on mobile devices during the show will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to return.
