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Our driving principle at Bard SummerScape 2021 is to operate with a duty of care for all our community—artists, audiences, and staff alike. In order to share performances with as many audience members as possible, we ask that you read the following information and commit to participating in our community of care.

This information was last updated on June 30, 2021.

Protocols may change. Please check back closer to your performance for updates.

SummerScape 2021 Events

What programs will be included in the SummerScape 2021 festival?
Bard SummerScape returns this summer with a full season of live music, dance, opera, and performance, culminating in the 31st annual Bard Music Festival, Nadia Boulanger and Her World. For a full list of events, please visit https://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/.
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Where will SummerScape 2021 performances take place?
Productions will be staged for in-person audiences both indoors and outdoors from July 8 to August 15. Livestreaming of select performances will also be available.

SummerScape 2021 Venues include:
- Bard College
  - Sosnoff Theater, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
  - LUMA Theater, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
  - The Montgomery Place Campus
- UPSTREAMING: The Fisher Center’s Virtual Stage
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Will artist talks and panel discussions be offered?
Yes. Talks and panel discussions will be recorded and offered on our website in advance of select productions.
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What changes in programming and services can I expect this season?
- Watch for the return of Spiegeltent events and dining in summer 2022.
- Our round-trip coach buses from NYC will not be running this summer.
- At our outdoor events at Montgomery Place we encourage attendees to pack a picnic with their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine available for purchase from Kingston Standard Brewing Co.
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How do I watch livestream events?
Viewing details and how-to instructions will be available at the time of purchase.
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What are some of the best practices for viewing livestreams?
Before the event
Connection speed
Check your connection speed. We recommend a download speed of at least 5 mbps. Click here to test your connection.

Web Browser
Check your web browser. For best results, we recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox (note: we do not support Internet Explorer).

Technical Requirements
You can access performances on a PC or Mac in the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari or on your mobile device using the latest version of the Safari or Chrome apps.

Cast the performances to your smart TV from your desktop computer or mobile device using Chromecast or AirPlay, or connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable. We do not recommend trying to access the links in a connected/smart TV browser.

Troubleshooting Tips
- Try refreshing your page.
- Clear your browser’s cache and cookies.
- Access the website via a private/incognito window.
- Try using a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Restart your computer or device.
- Make sure you are not using a VPN service.
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Where can I find out more about your daily activities and announcements?
Please find and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud where you can look forward to daily posts from our performances, staff, and other fun tidbits.

Receive SummerScape and Bard Music Festival news, weekly. Become an e-subscriber.
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What is the age limit for SummerScape performances?
- Events in the LUMA and Sosnoff Theaters are for ages 5+
- Justin Vivian Bond: Your Auntie Glam’s Midsummer Flutter By, held at Montgomery Place, is suitable for adults 18+
- All other SummerScape events at Montgomery Place are suitable for all ages
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Are you hosting special events or tours?
Public special events and tours are not available at this time.
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Health and Safety

Health and Safety • Fisher Center (Indoor performances)
Please read below, where you will see details about our recent decision to move our Indoor Performances to full capacity. We understand that this is a change from our earlier ticketing plan but believe it is the correct decision in light of NYS guidance. If you have any concerns please contact the Box office.

We are taking the following steps to ensure the health and safety of our audience, artists, staff, and community:
- For indoor performances, face masks are required.
- All Bard SummerScape staff you come in contact with will be masked.
- For Sosnoff and LUMA performances:
  Audience members ages 12 and above will be required to provide proof of vaccination, or a negative PCR result from the last 72 hours, or a negative antigen result from the last six hours. Audience members ages 5 to 12 may attend without any proof of vaccination or negative test result and must remain masked.
- Guests can display proof on a smartphone or present a physical copy of their Vaccination Record Card. New York State residents, or anyone who received a COVID-19 vaccine in New York State, may present proof through the use of the Excelsior Pass (for more details, visit: https://epass.ny.gov).
- Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all areas and surfaces
- Increased monitoring of artist, employee, and community health
- Frequent testing of artists and staff
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Health and Safety • Montgomery Place (Outdoor Performances)
- Masks are encouraged but not required for our guests at all performances at Montgomery Place.
- All Bard SummerScape staff you come in contact with will be masked.
- Hand sanitizer will be available for your use.
- In accordance with summer weather in the Hudson Valley, we encourage guests to apply sunscreen, wear a hat if possible, use bug spray, and bring plenty of water to remain hydrated throughout your visit.
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Tickets and Seating

How will arrival and seating be handled?
Outdoor performances (Montgomery Place)
- You will be greeted at your car by Front of House staff, who will confirm your reservation and help you find your way to parking.
- Only guests who have valid tickets for that day’s performance will have access to the grounds.
- All ticket holders will be seated in a pod that is physically drawn onto the lawn at Montgomery Place.
  - For I was waiting for an echo of a better day
    - Your group will be seated in a pod on the West lawn. (max 4/pod)
    - Each pod is a 10’wide circle about 3’ apart from its neighbor.
  - For all other events at Montgomery Place
    - Your group will be seated in a pod on the East Lawn.(max 6/pod)
    - Each pod is a 12’ wide circle about 3’ apart from its neighbor.
- All performances at Montgomery Place are general admission and pods will be seated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Please bring your own blankets or low-profile lawn chairs
Indoor performances (Sosnoff and LUMA Theaters)
- Day of performance tickets will be held at will call - available starting one hour before the performance.
- At will call audience members ages 12 and above will be required to provide proof of vaccination, a negative PCR result from the last 72 hours, or a negative antigen result from the last six hours. Audience members ages 5 to 12 may attend without any proof vaccination or negative test result and must remain masked.
- Guests can display proof of their Vaccination Record Card on a smartphone or present a physical copy. New York State residents, or anyone who received a COVID-19 vaccine in New York State, may present proof through the use of the Excelsior Pass (for more details, visit: https://epass.ny.gov).
- According to New York State Guidance we will be able to open the theater at full capacity with no social distancing.
- Masks will be required upon arrival and when not in your reserved seat.
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What if I need accessible seating?
Accessible seating will be available for all SummerScape 2021 programs. When reserving your tickets, please contact us if you have questions about accessible seating. The Box Office can be reached by telephone at 845-758-7900 or via email at boxoffice@bard.edu.
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Is the Fisher Center Box Office open?
Our Box Office can be reached by telephone at 845-758-7900 or via email at boxoffice@bard.edu.

General Box Office Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday • 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday & Friday • 10 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday • 12–8:30 pm
Sunday (when there is a performance) • 12–8 pm
All times in EDT

Tickets are also available 24/7 on our website at fishercenter.bard.edu.

Our physical box office is currently closed.
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I have a credit from previous ticket purchases. How can I use my credit?
Credit can be used in the following ways:
- To purchase SummerScape 2021 tickets
- Kept on file for future Fisher Center events
- Donated to support this summer’s unique festival
If you’d like to use your credit in any of the ways mentioned above, please contact a Box Office representative at 845-758-7900 or email boxoffice@bard.edu.
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What happens if I suspect I am ill and can no longer attend a performance?
For the safety of all in attendance, we ask anyone feeling unwell to stay home. Whenever possible, we will offer exchanges to later performance dates, a credit toward future performances, the option to donate your tickets, or a refund.
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About Montgomery Place

Before your visit
When placing your order, you will be asked for guest info asking some simple questions to help us plan for your visit. If you do not have this information at the time of your order, you may receive an email from our Audience and Member Services Team closer to the performance date.

You will be asked to share the name and vaccination status of those in your party and there will be advice about how to proceed if any of your party is feeling unwell on the day of the performance.
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How do I get to Montgomery Place?
Bard College: The Montgomery Place Campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in the beautiful Hudson Valley, about 90 miles north of New York City and 220 miles southwest of Boston.

Bard College: The Montgomery Place Campus Address
26 Gardener Way, River Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571

TRAVEL BY CAR
The Taconic State Parkway and the New York State Thruway provide the most direct routes to our campus. GPS device users: Montgomery Place is located at 26 Gardener Way, Red Hook, NY 12571.

TRAVEL BY TRAIN
Amtrak service is available from Penn Station in New York City, or from Albany to Rhinecliff, about 9 miles south of Bard. For taxi service from Rhinecliff station (~15 min. ride):
- Blue Top Taxi, 845-758-8294
- Chariot Car Service (Rhinebeck), 845-876-3000
- Red Hook Taxi, 845-876-2010
- Town Taxi, 845-876-8100
- Rhinecliff Taxi, (845) 532-5788
- Village Taxi, (845) 757-2244
- Key Car Services, (845) 532-2381
- Dutchess County Cab, (845) 905-6033
Metro-North provides service from Grand Central Terminal in New York City to Poughkeepsie, about 20 miles south of Bard. For taxi service from Poughkeepsie Station (~40 min. ride):
- A-1 Transportation 845-473-7600
- TWO SUP TAXI (845) 418-0998
- B & B Taxi (845) 704-7000
- Executive Ride (845) 204-7148
Public transportation to the Bard campus is available from Poughkeepsie Station (Metro-North), via Dutchess County’s LOOP C bus.

Both Uber and Lyft have service in the area, but wait times are around 20+ minutes and cancellations are common. Use at your own discretion.
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What should I expect when I arrive at Montgomery Place?
Arrival/Seating
- You will be greeted at your car by Front of House staff, who will confirm your reservation and help you find your way to parking.
- Only guests who have valid tickets for that day’s performance will have access to the grounds.
- All ticket holders will be seated in a pod that is physically drawn onto the lawn at Montgomery Place.
  - For I was waiting for an echo of a better day:
    - Your group will be seated in a pod on the West Lawn (max 4/pod).
    - Each pod is a 10’wide circle about 3’ apart from its neighbor.
  - For all other events at Montgomery Place
    - Your group will be seated in a pod on the East Lawn (max 6/pod).
    - Each pod is a 12’ wide circle about 3’ apart from its neighbor.
- All performances at Montgomery Place are general admission and pods will be seated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Please bring your own blankets or low-profile lawn chairs
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Health and Safety
- Masks are encouraged but not required for our guests at all performances at Montgomery Place.
- All Bard SummerScape staff you come in contact with will be masked.
- Hand sanitizer will be available for your use.
- In accordance with summer weather in the Hudson Valley, we encourage guests to apply sunscreen, wear a hat if possible, use bug spray, and bring plenty of water to remain hydrated throughout your visit.
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Accessibility
- Walking distances: the West Lawn is approx .4 miles and the East Lawn is approx .25 miles from the Visitor's Center.
- Accessible parking spots and golf cart transportation to the performance areas will be available to patrons with mobility limitations upon request.
- Accessible Visitor Center and temporary restroom facilities will be available for SummerScape attendees.
- The main grounds and East/West lawns of Montgomery Place—where select SummerScape performance will be held—are wheelchair accessible. Please note that there are trails elsewhere on the Montgomery Place campus that are not wheelchair accessible.
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Food and Beverage
- We ask guests to provide their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to be enjoyed in your pod.
- Beer and wine will be available for purchase at our East Lawn Concerts from Kingston Standard Brewing Co.
- There will be a water bottle refill station located at the Visitor's Center.
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What is the plan for inclement weather?
In the event of inclement weather, we will post event cancellations and rain date information on the website and contact you via email and/or phone. Not all tickets may be able to be re-accommodated in the case of weather cancellations or postponements. If we are unable to reschedule your tickets you may receive a credit toward a future performance, donate your tickets, or receive a refund.
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Are there special benefits for Members?
Yes! Members will be invited to a special “member hour” at all outdoor Montgomery Place events—giving you time to scope out your ideal pod location, lay out your picnic spread, and enjoy the scenery before the general public arrives.
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Please Note
- This is a carry-in/carry-out facility. Trash and recycling receptacles will be provided.
- Beware of poison ivy! Always stay on groomed paths and trails
- There is accessible seating and parking for all Montgomery Place performances.
- Pets are not allowed on the property.
- The Montgomery Place Campus is a non-smoking property. Please help us prevent fires and preserve this unique historic location by refraining from smoking anywhere on site.
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Support

How can I help support the Fisher Center?
Thank you for offering your support for the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival. Donations of all sizes are appreciated and help us in our efforts to continue presenting extraordinary performing arts programming.
https://session.fc.bard.edu/dev/contribute.aspx
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Are there special SummerScape benefits for Members? (Hint: Yes!)
- Members will be invited to a special “member hour” at all outdoor Montgomery Place events—giving you time to scope out your ideal pod location, lay out your picnic spread, and enjoy the scenery before the general public arrives.
- Members will have free access to all livestreamed events.
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