The extraordinary story of William Leonard Hunt and his numerous and unusual worldly adventures. Available January 14 to March 8, 2008. Click for show photos and the tour schedule.
Artist Biographies
	Michael Hogeveen Michael is thrilled to join the Smile Theatre family. He started his theatrical career by playing the roles of Dickon (The Secret Garden) and Frederick (Pirates of Penzance) in his hometown of Kincardine, Ontario. He then moved onto the Ryerson University stage, graduating with a BFA and playing roles such as Richard III (Richard III), Heck Munro (Walking on Water) and Ferdinand (Dutchess of Malfi). After graduating he has kept busy working on several stunt projects in which he has run into brick walls, been lit on fire with gasoline, and thrown from third story windows. Michael is relieved to be back on solid ground and working with such an amazing organization. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continuous love and support.
	Eric Morin Eric is beyond excited to be bringing great theatre to senior citizens. Esteemed credits include; Ryerson: Jason Sherman’s Canadian premiere Enemies (Sintsov), The Hostage (Russian Soldier/ Choreographer), Walking on Water (Neil Griffin), and King Richard III (King Richard). RWCMD: The Libertine (George Etherege), and Merrily We Roll Along (Jerome/Dance Captain). Drayton Entertainment: Annie Get Your Gun, The Boyfriend, and The Music Man. The Grand Theatre: West Side Story (Riff/ Baby John), and Guys and Dolls. Eric is a proud graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School Training Program, and also attended the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Drama and Music as an international exchange student. Enjoy the show!
	Joy Prime, Stage Manager Joy is delighted to return to Smile this winter. In 2007, Joy Stage Managed two Smile productions, and was an Assistant Stage Manager at the Stratford Festival for two productions. Previous theatre credits include: the Grand Theatre (London), the Canadian Opera Company, Ontario Special Olympics, Upper Canada Playhouse and Persephone Theatre (Saskatoon). Outside of theatre, 2008 should be an exciting year for Joy. Not only will her husband, Steve, graduate with his PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, but they will head west to Winnipeg – so Steve can begin his Post-Doctorate at the University of Manitoba. Joy looks forward to friendly Manitoba – and already packed her down parka, -40°C boots and her Stanfields. She hopes you enjoy the show.
	Carson Thomas (Tom Carson), Director Tom Carson is proud to be the General & Artistic Manager of the wonderful Smile Theatre. As a director, his work has appeared across Canada, winning the hearts of audiences from Montreal to Vancouver. He has received critical acclaim as well, including three nominations for “Outstanding Production – Theatre For Young Audiences” at Toronto’s prestigious Dora Awards. Tom also writes for the stage, as well as poetry for young children, and runs Carson Academy, a theatre school for kids in Halton Region. He is married to wife, Stephanie and has a son, Jonah and a daughter, Samantha. He lives in Milton, Ontario.
	Daniel MacDonell, Writer Daniel has worn more than a few hats for Smile Theatre (literally and figuratively!). You might have seen him first, appearing in At the Hostess in 1998. Daniel then Stage Managed Son of Remade in Canada, Stardust Circus, Home for the Holidays, and Everthing’s Coming Up Rosie. He wrote and directed Girl Crazy and Radio Daze, which both received fantastic response from Smile audiences. Daniel received his BFA in Acting at the University of Windsor. Since graduating in 1991, he has worked in 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.
	Jeanine Noyes, Musical Director Jeanine is delighted to be back at Smile for her second Smile production this season after Gift of the Magi. Jeanine previously worked with Tom Carson for three seasons at Brookstone Theatre in 2000 Candles. Nominated for Dora Awards in the categories of Outstanding Musical Direction and Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Lead Role for her work in A Dixie Gospel (Brookstone Theatre), Jeanine also writes and performs her own music in Ontario, and just recently returned from her third tour in Germany. Her two solo releases are transparent and a Christmas CD called He’s Here, which was nominated for a Shai Award. Jeanine also teaches music to children and conducts a high school choir. www.jeaninenoyes.com
	Allison Plamondon, Choreographer This is Allison’s second show for Smile Theatre, having also choreographed Radio Daze. Choreography highlights include Hello Again (Tarragon Theatre/Extra Space), Street Re-Stamped for Something Wonderful (Charlottetown Festival), Downtown (Summerworks), Godspell (Mainstreet Theatre), The Boys (Theatre Sheridan), and most recently, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Isabel Bader). Also an avid tap dancer, her own Tap work has been showcased in fFIDA (Urban Matinees), Twelfth Night: the coming of a new Don (Equity Showcase), the Maud Whitmore Benefit concert (Charlottetown Festival), and Physically Speaking at The Quilt (a fundraiser for breast cancer, Stratford).
	Sheree Tams, Set & Costume Designer Sheree is pleased to be starting out 2008 with Smile, having designed Gift of the Magi earlier in the season. Recent design credits include Slavery, a national UK tour for Tara Arts, Get Away at the Old Red Lion Theatre Pub in London, Will the Real JT Leroy Please Stand Up? at Buddies in Badtimes Theatre, Cinderella, Violet the Pilot and Jillian Jiggs at Solar Stage Theatre. She is a graduate of the Motley theatre design course. www.shereetams.com

The Songs
There’s No Business Like Show Business
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Farini?
Out There • Anything You Can Do • I’ve Been Everywhere • Dear God
Razzle Dazzle • Look at that Face • From the Indes to the Andes in my Undies
English Country Garden • Colours of my Life • Pure Imagination