A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY
Starring Valerie Rachelle
Born on May 23rd in 1928, Rosemary Clooney and her sister Betty were virtually abandoned by first
their mother and then their father. But Rosemary Clooney was both talented and tenacious.
By 1945 she was singing on the radio and by 1949, she signed with Columbia Records.
So began an amazing theatrical resume that encompassed not only a career as one of America’s
favorite vocalists but also a regular TV show and a film career including “Here Come the Girls” and
“White Christmas.” Married twice to film star José Ferrer and finally to longtime friend Dante Di Paolo, Clooney’s career lasted until her death from lung cancer in 2001.
She received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 2002.
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“A Tribute to the Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney” stars Valerie Rachelle as Rosemary Clooney and Livia Genise on duets and narration. They are backed up by Karl Iverson on Keyboard, Dave Miller on Bass, Daryl Fjeldheim on Sax, Clarinet & Flute, and
Steve Sutfin on Drums. Sound Design is by Tom Frederick of Cabin Fever Sound. Directed by Lauren Blair, with musical arrangements and direction by Brian Kerns and a script by Valerie Rachelle, the show features 22 of Rosemary Clooney’s hits, including “The Man That Got Away”, “A Foggy Day in London Town”, “Love, You Didn’t Do Right by Me” and “Let’s Face the Music and Dance.” So ‘Come On-a’ the Bellview Grange and experience this tribute to one of the finest singers in America!
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TICKETS GO ON SALE JUNE 10!
Sponsored by Louis and Pat Franks, “A Tribute to the Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney” plays
Fridays and Saturdays, July 19, 20, 26 & 27 @ 8 PM and Sundays, July 21 & 28 @ 2 PM.
All performances are at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. (at Siskiyou Blvd.) in Ashland.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by check or cash at Paddington Station in Ashland and
online at LiviaGeniseProductions.org.
Tickets are also available, space permitting, at the door.
Oregon Trail Cards will be honored at the door, cash or check only.
*****
Starring Valerie Rachelle
Born on May 23rd in 1928, Rosemary Clooney and her sister Betty were virtually abandoned by first
their mother and then their father. But Rosemary Clooney was both talented and tenacious.
By 1945 she was singing on the radio and by 1949, she signed with Columbia Records.
So began an amazing theatrical resume that encompassed not only a career as one of America’s
favorite vocalists but also a regular TV show and a film career including “Here Come the Girls” and
“White Christmas.” Married twice to film star José Ferrer and finally to longtime friend Dante Di Paolo, Clooney’s career lasted until her death from lung cancer in 2001.
She received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 2002.
*****
“A Tribute to the Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney” stars Valerie Rachelle as Rosemary Clooney and Livia Genise on duets and narration. They are backed up by Karl Iverson on Keyboard, Dave Miller on Bass, Daryl Fjeldheim on Sax, Clarinet & Flute, and
Steve Sutfin on Drums. Sound Design is by Tom Frederick of Cabin Fever Sound. Directed by Lauren Blair, with musical arrangements and direction by Brian Kerns and a script by Valerie Rachelle, the show features 22 of Rosemary Clooney’s hits, including “The Man That Got Away”, “A Foggy Day in London Town”, “Love, You Didn’t Do Right by Me” and “Let’s Face the Music and Dance.” So ‘Come On-a’ the Bellview Grange and experience this tribute to one of the finest singers in America!
*****
TICKETS GO ON SALE JUNE 10!
Sponsored by Louis and Pat Franks, “A Tribute to the Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney” plays
Fridays and Saturdays, July 19, 20, 26 & 27 @ 8 PM and Sundays, July 21 & 28 @ 2 PM.
All performances are at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. (at Siskiyou Blvd.) in Ashland.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by check or cash at Paddington Station in Ashland and
online at LiviaGeniseProductions.org.
Tickets are also available, space permitting, at the door.
Oregon Trail Cards will be honored at the door, cash or check only.
*****
A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE & MUSIC OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY
Performer Biographies
Livia Genise ~ Vocals & Narration
A former Broadway actress Livia Genise has both directed and/or starred in many local productions, including “Solomon’s Blade,” “Sweet Charity,” “The Last Five Years,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “A Question of Words,” “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” “The Producers,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” “All the King’s Men,” "Funny Girl,” “Rags,” “Gigi,” “Cabaret,” “Shenandoah, “The Lion in Winter,” “Sockdology,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Master Class.” Genise has co-starred in Oregon Cabaret Theatre’s runaway hits, “Once” as Baruska and in “Noises Off” as Dotty.
Valerie Rachelle ~ Rosemary Clooney Vocals & Script
Valerie Rachelle is the Artistic Director at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre. She is a freelance Director/Choreographer and has worked at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Utah Festival Opera, Syracuse Opera, PCPA Theaterfest, Sierra Repertory Theatre, and many others. Rachelle is a classically trained singer and dancer and will be next
onstage as Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre.
Production Bios
Lauren Blair ~ Director
Director: “Beehive” (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), “Tuck Everlasting” (Collaborative Theatre Project), “Peter and the Starcatcher” (Morgan-Wixson Theatre). StageSceneLA Choreography Awards for “Mary Poppins,” “Seussical,” “The Full Monty.” NYA Choreography Awards for “White Christmas” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Masters in Theatre Arts and Dance from Cal State LA.
Tom Frederick ~ Sound Design
Sound engineer Tom Frederick (Cabin Fever Sound) has worked over 1500 shows! Since first starting at the Ashland Armory in 1989 with David Shaw productions, Frederick has worked 8 seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and nearly 20 years with St. Clair Events. He also enjoys recording musical artists at his home studio in Ashland.
Brian Kerns ~ Arranger & Musical Director
Brian M. Kerns is a composer, arranger, conductor, and music director for opera, music theater, and sacred music with over 200 compositions and arrangements. His long relationship with the Rogue Valley and Director Livia Genise began with arrangements of the “Evening of...” musical revue series that evolved into the first Camelot Theater in the 1990’s. After 15 years working in NYC, Mr. Kerns has relocated to Ashland and is currently music director for the Medford United Church of Christ.
Musician Biographies
David Miller – Bass
David has been a Rogue Valley resident for over 25 years as a performer and teacher. Although he has a classical music education, he plays a wide variety of musical styles besides symphonic, including musical theater, salsa, jazz combos ranging from Big Band to jazz trios, with occasional forays into polka, country and bluegrass. His jazz roots for this performance came from playing in his father's midwest dance band at the local Elks Club at the tender age of 15.
Daryl Fjeldheim ~ Tenor & Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute
Daryl Fjeldheim has performed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Craterian Ginger Rodgers Theatre, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Rogue Music Theatre and Camelot Theatre. He is also a private woodwinds teacher. Fjeldheim has a BA in music from California State University Northridge and did additional studies at LA Jazz Workshop.
Karl Iverson ~ Keyboard
Recently seen onstage on Keyboard in “Avenue Q” at the Oregon Cabaret theatre, Karl Iverson has been teaching and performing at various theaters in the Rogue Valley for more than 10 years. He also works with many of the local high school theater programs and has an extensive background in musical theater performance, arranging and orchestration. Mr. Iverson holds a degree in music from SOU.
Steve Sutfin – Percussion
As a musician, Steve Sutfin has traveled and performed a wide variety of music working with various groups for over 45 years. He got his first taste of Musical Theatre in Los Angeles and Seattle and found the diversity and camaraderie very rewarding. Since moving to Southern Oregon, Sutfin has been fortunate to become more involved in theatre that has included a few acting roles.
Livia Genise ~ Vocals & Narration
A former Broadway actress Livia Genise has both directed and/or starred in many local productions, including “Solomon’s Blade,” “Sweet Charity,” “The Last Five Years,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “A Question of Words,” “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” “The Producers,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” “All the King’s Men,” "Funny Girl,” “Rags,” “Gigi,” “Cabaret,” “Shenandoah, “The Lion in Winter,” “Sockdology,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Master Class.” Genise has co-starred in Oregon Cabaret Theatre’s runaway hits, “Once” as Baruska and in “Noises Off” as Dotty.
Valerie Rachelle ~ Rosemary Clooney Vocals & Script
Valerie Rachelle is the Artistic Director at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre. She is a freelance Director/Choreographer and has worked at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Utah Festival Opera, Syracuse Opera, PCPA Theaterfest, Sierra Repertory Theatre, and many others. Rachelle is a classically trained singer and dancer and will be next
onstage as Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre.
Production Bios
Lauren Blair ~ Director
Director: “Beehive” (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), “Tuck Everlasting” (Collaborative Theatre Project), “Peter and the Starcatcher” (Morgan-Wixson Theatre). StageSceneLA Choreography Awards for “Mary Poppins,” “Seussical,” “The Full Monty.” NYA Choreography Awards for “White Christmas” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Masters in Theatre Arts and Dance from Cal State LA.
Tom Frederick ~ Sound Design
Sound engineer Tom Frederick (Cabin Fever Sound) has worked over 1500 shows! Since first starting at the Ashland Armory in 1989 with David Shaw productions, Frederick has worked 8 seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and nearly 20 years with St. Clair Events. He also enjoys recording musical artists at his home studio in Ashland.
Brian Kerns ~ Arranger & Musical Director
Brian M. Kerns is a composer, arranger, conductor, and music director for opera, music theater, and sacred music with over 200 compositions and arrangements. His long relationship with the Rogue Valley and Director Livia Genise began with arrangements of the “Evening of...” musical revue series that evolved into the first Camelot Theater in the 1990’s. After 15 years working in NYC, Mr. Kerns has relocated to Ashland and is currently music director for the Medford United Church of Christ.
Musician Biographies
David Miller – Bass
David has been a Rogue Valley resident for over 25 years as a performer and teacher. Although he has a classical music education, he plays a wide variety of musical styles besides symphonic, including musical theater, salsa, jazz combos ranging from Big Band to jazz trios, with occasional forays into polka, country and bluegrass. His jazz roots for this performance came from playing in his father's midwest dance band at the local Elks Club at the tender age of 15.
Daryl Fjeldheim ~ Tenor & Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute
Daryl Fjeldheim has performed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Craterian Ginger Rodgers Theatre, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Rogue Music Theatre and Camelot Theatre. He is also a private woodwinds teacher. Fjeldheim has a BA in music from California State University Northridge and did additional studies at LA Jazz Workshop.
Karl Iverson ~ Keyboard
Recently seen onstage on Keyboard in “Avenue Q” at the Oregon Cabaret theatre, Karl Iverson has been teaching and performing at various theaters in the Rogue Valley for more than 10 years. He also works with many of the local high school theater programs and has an extensive background in musical theater performance, arranging and orchestration. Mr. Iverson holds a degree in music from SOU.
Steve Sutfin – Percussion
As a musician, Steve Sutfin has traveled and performed a wide variety of music working with various groups for over 45 years. He got his first taste of Musical Theatre in Los Angeles and Seattle and found the diversity and camaraderie very rewarding. Since moving to Southern Oregon, Sutfin has been fortunate to become more involved in theatre that has included a few acting roles.
