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Dom Salinaro Obituary

SALINARO Director/Choreographer 1927 - 2009 Passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in Los Angeles of natural causes. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Dom danced in several Broadway shows; The Vamp, Milk and Honey, What Makes Sammy Run, and Bajour opposite Chita Rivera. He moved to Hollywood and danced in several films; among them, Sweet Charity and The History of The World, Part I. He directed several musicals, Hello Dolly with Joanne Worley, Little Me with Arte John son, Cabaret, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, Bye Bye Birdie and others. He was a director/member of The Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre, directing and/or choreographing such shows as Company, Craig Alpaugh's Neighborhood Crime Watch, and Carnival. He is survived by his friends, two brothers, Richard and Franklin, as well as his 44 year lifetime partner, Stan Mazin, and four Cavaliers, Reggie, Katie, Ivy, and Adam. In lieu of flowers, tax-free donations can be made to the Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA. 91601.

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News on Apr. 21, 2009.

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Shauna Bloom

June 1, 2009

Dom always had a positive and supportive spin on so many things, especially when it came to the journey of being an artist. I remember back in 1994 when he played my father how loving and kind he was, knowing that I had lost my own father the year before. He always would come over and say "that scene was wonderful kid!" or "How's my lovely daughter doing?" and give me a big hug and kiss.

Dom, I will miss you, your generous spirt and kind heart. I love you.
Shauna

Dean Bruggeman

June 1, 2009

Dom was a singular talent. I had the privilege of being directed & choreographed by him for the '90-'91 Equity Waiver revival of "Carnival" at the Group Rep Theatre in NoHo. Among his seemingly infinite accomplishments on that show, Dom took a group of mostly non-dancers and gave us wings to fly on that stage; his support/encouragement/
perfectionism was unlike anything I'd experienced in the theatre. In '94 when Dom played a pivotal role in my first produced play, "Show & Tell" at the GRT, his generosity with his fellow actors helped diffuse the frequent tension. As luck & chance would have it, I've worked with Dom more than I've worked with anyone else in theatre, and I'm so grateful for each & every experience. Thank you for sharing your gifts with me,
Dom.

Frank & Todd

May 5, 2009

Dom,

Your hospitality and kindness will always be treasured. Goodbye, our friend!

Suzanne Charny

April 21, 2009

Dom
From the time I did "West Side Story" with him when I was all of sixteen I loved his talent, energy, smile and his entire being. Months would go by and I wouldn't see or talk to him and then when I did it was as if time stood still. We picked up conversation, hugged, kissed and danced together as if we were young again. You will be missed Dom but never ever forgotten

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