Sharon Benson

Agent

• Rebecca Middleton
  Agent

Education

About me

I am a professional actress with a magnetic personality.
I have 25 years acting experience in Musical Theatre and T.V.
My versatility is shown through a number of roles such as the dramatic role of Carmen the comedic role of Joice Heth In Barnum and Crystal In Little Shop of Horrors and the evil Katisha in Hot Mikado.
I am passionate and motivated about acting and regularly attend classes in The Actors Centre.
I have a advance set of skills which allows me to communicate to an audience effectively.
I also take direction well and my flexibility allows me to work well with other actors.
Additional skills:
I am also a qualified counsellor, while counselling I gained skills such as active listening and being able to show just the right amount of empathy and excellent communication skills.
These skills are also very valuable to an actor.
Additional information:
I am a professional singer and co wrote my album entitled "Sharon Benson" also cast albums including;
"Carmen Jones" "Soul Train" "Hot Mikado" and "Boogie Nights"
You can find my singing material on utube.


Singer:
I am a very professional, singer and actress.
I've played many leading ladies in the West End.
I have played Carmen and recorded numerous cast album including, Carmen Jones in Carmen Jones at the Old Vic, Hot Mikado, as Katisha at The Queens Theatre. Grizabella in Cats at the New Theater in Drury Lane
and many more...

License & Passport

Skills

Languages Spoken	Sign Language
Dance Styles	Jazz, Tap
Vocal Types	Mezzo Soprano