Sal Sharah is an actor and singer who studied at the Actors Conservatory under the tutelage of Brian Syron and Henry Bannister. He trained in singing with Dot Mendoza and Dance with Keith Bain.
Sal’s Theatre credits include the role of Sahir in Jump for Jordan (Griffin), Miss Julie (STC), Les Enfants du Paradis (Belvoir), The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (STC), Hakawati (National Theatre of Parramatta/Sydney Festival), Felliniada (Belvoir/Auto de Fe); Salome (Crossroads); My Son the Lawyer is Drowning (Ensemble Theatre); Alex & Eve (Bulldog Theatre Company) and Grace Under Pressure.
Musical theatre forays include Guys and Dolls, Aladdin, Grease, Sunset Boulevard and My Fair Lady. Sal originated the role of Riff Raff in Australia, in Harry M. Millar’s celebrated production of The Rocky Horror Show.
Sal’s Television credits include a host of classic and groundbreaking programs; The Code, Rake, Major Crime, East West 101, Water Rats, All Saints, Wildside, Heartbreak High, Mission Impossible, GP, A Country Practice and The Restless Years. His film credits include the role of Nick in The Boys (Arenafilms), Chain Reaction (Palm Beach Pictures), Iman in Alex and Eve, Section 29, Hostage and The Custodian.
Sal has navigated a rich variety of theatrical experience on stage and behind the scenes. He generously charts his career and provides unique insight of a wondrous profession, in a challenging industry, in this fascinating 2-episode conversation of the STAGES podcast.
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