A musical biography of Rosemary Clooney,
the “Girl Singer” who sung the songs of a generation.
Presented from March 14 to May 14, 2005.
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Artist Biographies
Sandra Margolese, Rosie
Sandra is excited to be writing and performing as “Rosie” and thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful creative team. She has worked on a dozen shows for Smile: as an assistant to the late Tom Kneebone, as a director, writer, actor, concert singer and administrator. Other performing credits include: Phantom of the Opera (Pantages Theatre), Pirates of Penzance, Mikado, and Vaudeville (Drayton Entertainment), The Music Man (Theatre Aquarius), and Fiddler on the Roof (Huron Country Playhouse). Sandra has recorded a Jazz CD with Juno winning producer Peter Mann and is heard singing her original folk/pop tunes on This Old Harbour Town CD. Later this year, Sandra will be releasing a new CD and concert tour, Goody 2 Shoes Blues. This show is dedicated to the memory of T. K. and for Dave, just because.
Daniel MacDonell, Stage Manager
Daniel is delighted to be on the road again with Smile Theatre, after recently stage managing Home for the Holidays this season, Son of Remade in Canada and Stardust Circus from last season, and also appearing in At the Hostess in 1998. Daniel received his BFA in Acting at the School of Dramatic Art at the University of Windsor. Since graduating in 1991, he has worked in many aspects of theatre; Musical Theatre, Dramas, Classical Theatre, Clown, and Opera. As a performer, he has appeared in Les Miserables in Toronto and Ottawa, and two seasons at The Stratford Festival. He has performed across Canada in productions as varied as The Mikado in Victoria, BC, and Aristophanes’ The Clouds in St. John’s Newfoundland.
Tom Carson, Director
Over the past fourteen years, Tom Carson has established himself as an active and successful professional theatre practitioner. He is currently honoured to hold the position of General & Artistic Manager for Smile Theatre. Tom’s freelance directorial work has appeared on stages across Canada from Montreal to Vancouver, winning the hearts of audiences and garnering critical acclaim throughout the country. His productions have been invited to appear at the London International Children’s Festival, and have been nominated for a number of awards, including three times for “Outstanding Production – Theatre for Young Audiences” at Toronto’s prestigious Dora Awards. Tom has also been an active theatre educator of all ages – ranging from teaching acting and production courses for university students at Montreal’s Concordia University, adjudicating high school drama festivals, to designing and running after-school programs for inner-city elementary schools in Quebec and B.C. Recently, Tom has begun writing for the stage, and his new play for young adults, The Bones of William Shakespeare, has been awarded grants from the Canada Council, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec, and the Laidlaw Foundation; it is currently being developed for production by Toronto’s Quibble Company. Tom is married to wife, Stephanie and has a son, Jonah. He lives in Milton, Ontario.

Jill Diane Filion, Choreographer
Jill has been singing and dancing her way through life for over 25 years. In 1994 she met Sandra Margolese in the Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera. Jill went on to do Ragtime, a Canadian tour of Camelot and Cabaret for the Citadel Theatre. Most recently, she appeared as the Moorish dancer in Man of La Mancha at Huron Country Playhouse. Jill has choreographed for the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto and for Carousel Theatre School in Vancouver. Jill is delighted to be working again with Smile Theatre and her colleague Sandra Margolese.

Michelle Blore, Set, Costume, and Props Design
This is Michelle’s fourth production with Smile after having designed Home for the Holidays, Has anybody here seen Willy and Consider This Lillie from last season. She is a product of York University’s Theatre Producation Program. Her recent Design credits include Fillin’ the blank with Arts Etobicoke and Expect Theatre, Puppets for the Film Labrats, Set Design for Big Love with Theatre@York, and Puppet/Set Design for Puppetwerx’s The Pied Piper of Hamelin. She participates in collective creation theatre; just having finished two pieces entitled Blacked Out and The Ongoing Adventures of Sado, Narc, Butch and Ped. She is delighted to be returning to Smile Theatre and looks forward to every bright moment shared with them.

Mark Rutherford, Musical Arranger
Mark is a Canadian musician originating in Winnipeg who enjoys a multi-faceted career, participating variously as Pianist, Keyboardist, Composer, Musical Director, Producer, and Accompanist. Professional associations with Dinah Christie, Dianne Heatherington, Buffy Ste. Marie, Louise Pitre plus a two decade involvement in the Toronto theatre scene has enabled him to encompass a broad range of musical styles. His career has included a year-long regular stint on CBC’s Morningside, many TV and radio appearances, film and recording credits. Besides numerous cross-Canada trips, touring opportunities have taken him throughout the U.S., across Europe, and to the Middle East. Since 1990 he has provided Musical Direction and recorded arrangements for over 50 productions for Toronto’s Smile Theatre, and composed for and performed with his jazz group MRQ at festivals and concert events. He anticipates another action-packed 2004–05 season with the Smile Theatre.