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Sometimes it Snows in April

Presented by Tottering Biped Theatre
Created by Bó Bárdos, Trevor Copp, and Ric Knowles

A stag hunter and his prey
a young man and his lover
an old man and his dog
a woman
a park bench
a lamppost
and an umbrella
Performed by a mime and a mezzo, Sometimes It Snows in April is a brief and wordless evocation of loss and the mysterious process of grieving.

With gratitude and appreciation, we acknowledge that we live, learn, and work on is the traditional territory and gathering place of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Please join us after the show in the bar.

Credits

Created by Bó Bárdos, Trevor Copp, and Ric Knowles
Directed by Ric Knowles
Performed by Bó Bárdos and Trevor Copp
Vocal Consultant Fides Krucker
Lighting Designer Cameron Slipp
Stage Manager Paula Bornacelli

Hungarian-born mezzo, actor, creator and collaborator, Bó (Margaret) Bárdos, is based in Southern Ontario and loves touring. At home with classical as well as new, experimental music, appearances make use of her varied training: from Butoh dance and physical theatre to extended vocal technique and improvisation.  She is a grateful member of the studio of Tom Schilling, is a peer assessor for funders across Canada, sat on the board for NUMUS and InterArts Matrix, and continues as Company Manager at MT Space in Kitchener. When not on stage, in the studio, or working with arts organizations, she can be found on the back of a horse, or meditating under her favourite clump of trees.

Paula Bornacelli is a recent graduate of the Theatre and Performance program at the University of Waterloo with a focus towards pursuing Stage Management. Her largest work thus far, Stage Managing a University of Waterloo mainstage production, has further inspired her joy within the role and is excited to begin her professional theatre career. 

Trevor Copp founded Hamilton’s Tottering Biped Theatre (TBT) in 2009, known for its commitment to original, issue-driven, and intensely physical theatrical works. As a multifaceted theatre professional with over 20 years of experience, Trevor’s expertise spans acting, partner dance, mime, and choreography. His career has taken him across classical and contemporary stages across Canada and in more than 40 cities worldwide.

Ric Knowles has worked for over 45 years on over 140 projects as a director and dramaturge at theatres ranging from Mulgrave Road to the Stratford Festival. His current work is with Tottering Biped, MT Space, Theatre Passe Muraille, Tarragon Theatre, and the National Arts Centre. See https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/sotec/people/ric-knowles

Cameron Slipp is a stage manager, production manager, and technical director based in Kitchener, Ontario. Stage Manager: Suitcase, The Bell, I Don’t Know, The Last 15 Seconds, Uncivilized. Production Manager: The Elora Festival ‘22, IMPACT ‘23, Green Light Arts, Unwrap Theatre, and MT Space. Lighting Designer: Homecoming, Before I Die, Sometimes It Snows in April. Co-technical director at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener. Founder of the Creative Co-op. Account Executive at Sherwood Systems.

Special Thanks to: MT Space Theatre, the Ontario Arts Council, the Incite Foundation, Aislinn Rose, and Alma Sarai.

June 5, 2025
to June 8, 2025

Tickets are $20 or PWYC

Venue

Franco Boni Theatre

Performance Dates

Thursday, June 5 – 7:30pm
Friday, June 6 – 7:30pm
Saturday, June 7 – 7:30pm
Sunday, June 8 – 1:30pm

Content Warnings:
Sexual themes and themes of grief, and use of haze.

This performance is 60 minutes

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