Sharon Saline Cabaret
Taking singing in the shower to a new level
Sharon Saline Cabaret
Taking singing in the shower to a new level
ABOUT
By day, Sharon Saline is a clinical psychologist in Northampton who works primarily with children, adolescents and families living with ADHD. By night, she’s a cabaret performer who mixes songs from musical theater, jazz standards and rock with personal stories about life’s crazy moments and its more challenging ones. A former professional actress who loves both comedy, musicals and improvisational theater, Sharon has also directed and performed in children’s theater. She sang for five years with High Definition, a women’s accapella group in Northampton, before focusing solely on her cabaret shows. Sharon has studied storytelling with Gerald Stropnicky (“First Person Story” workshop at the KO Theater Festival) and is a long-time student of Justina Golden at the Profound Sound Voice studio.
In her professional life, Sharon has authored several articles and conducted numerous trainings both nationally and internationally for parents, educators, therapists and high school students on a variety of topics including understanding the teen brain, living with ADHD, navigating the world of technology, reducing bullying and improving family relationships. She is also the parent of two young adult children. Sharon brings her experience from all of these realms into her cabaret shows with humor, honesty and creativity.
Sharon has performed her cabaret shows in Northampton as fundraisers in the past for the Northampton High School theater department, Congregation Beit Ahavah and The Northampton Community Music Center. She is committed to bringing people together to celebrate the arts, promote storytelling and building connections between generations. Her shows appeal to young and old alike because she recounts aspects of her own life in this complicated, sometimes crazy world, that resonate with everyone.
UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
There are no scheduled shows at this time.
GALLERY
GALLERY
VIDEOS
VIDEOS
Testimonials
Testimonials
John Joelson
Founder and lead singer, Johnny and the Flashback
"Sharon is an impressive performer who brings great depth of feeling and expressiveness to the songs she delivers. She picks a very challenging and widely varied repertoire, mixing very familiar and more obscure songs with real ease. Her hard work and preparation is evident in the highly professional way in which she presents the material."
Stephanie Pick
Co-President,
Congregation Beit Ahavah
"In her original cabaret shows, Sharon bravely and masterfully shared herself through stories, songs and characters that are relatable, touching and funny to audiences of all ages. She commits herself fully to each project, aiming to produce the highest quality of performance from herself and her collaborators."
Julie Waggoner
Actress, director and teacher
"Sharon has a refreshing ability to "tell on herself", to be utterly and hilariously honest about her dreams, her foibles and her human flaws, through song and comedy. Her show is a fun and funky mix, and left me smiling!"
PEGGY GILLESPIE
Co-Director and Actress,
Family Diversity Projects
"Watching Sharon in her cabaret was a magical experience. Her talent at comedy combined with a depth of revelation and her ability to connect personally with every audience member was mesmerizing to me. Add on top of that her fantastic singing/songwriting, and I would go see anything she was in. I had never met or seen her before, so this evening was a delightful surprise."
Heidi Haas
Chair of the Board of New Century Theater and Improv Theater Educator
"Sharon has the uncanny ability to be revealing while being honest, humorous and poignant. Her voice is beautiful and her life stories are endearing. It is a true pleasure watching her."
Ellie Cook
Retired Editor,
Daily Hampshire Gazette
"Sharon sang some of my favorite songs and some that may now become favorites since I liked her renditions so much. It is refreshing to see her uncloak so humorously those feelings we all have. Her back-up band was fabulous too!"
PAST SHOWS
PAST SHOWS
PAST SHOWS
Sharon stepped into the WHMP studio on March 22nd to talk about the show and share a sneak peak -- listen below!
March 24 & 25 @ 7:30pm, March 26 @ 2pm
Here's Where I Let Go:
An Original Cabaret Show
A benefit for the Northampton High School Fine and Performing Arts Department
Directed by Toby Bercovici
Musical Direction by Justina Golden
Featuring Joe Belmont Trio and Lauren Bell
An original cabaret show, Heres Where I Let Go, is a fundraiser for the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Northampton High School on March 24, 25 and 26. Using songs from musical theater, jazz standards and rock'n'roll as well as personal stories, Sharon creates a show that will have you laughing about life's crazy moments and touched by its more challenging ones. She brings together adults and youth to listen, laugh, and ponder our common human experience of living, loving, and learning. Sharon will be joined by the Joe Belmont Trio and Justina Golden, among others.
The NHS Fine and Performing Arts Department offers a variety of opportunities for students interested in visual art, music and theater but lacks adequate funding. The proceeds from this show will support visiting artists, transportation to perform at local schools, assistance for the theaters new touring production and additional supplies for student murals in the building are essential to enrich both the students and the entire community. This show helps foster the creative endeavors of young people in these days of dwindling resources.
June 6, 2015
And Now for Something Completely Different: A House Concert with Sharon Saline and Laurel Turk
Seating is limited; reserve your place now. Questions? Email sharonsaline@gmail.com.
November 8, 2014
Still Tryin' To Get It Right: A Jewish Woman's Journey
A benefit for Congregation Beit Ahavah, 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA
Tickets $18 at www.stilltryinba.eventbrite.com and at the door.
February 28, 2014 @ 7:30pm; and March 2, 2014 @ 3pm
Still Tryin' to Get It Right: An Original Cabaret Show
A benefit for the Northampton High School Theater Department. Reserve your tickets at www.stilltryin.eventbrite.com. Minimum donation: Adults $10, students and faculty $5. For more information, contact Judy at Judith@goldmanphd.com.
November 11, 2012 @ 2pm
Family Foibles: A Journey of My Life Through Stories and Songs
Refreshments will be served after the show. RSVP to Judy by 11/02/2012 at judith@goldmanphd.com.
September 29, 2012 @ 2pm
Family Foibles: A Journey of My Life Through Stories and Songs
Refreshments will be served after the show. RSVP to Judy by 9/20/2012 at judith@goldmanphd.com.