Sabrina Batshon
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Sabrina Batshon (born October 26, 1984) is an Australian entertainer spanning achievements in acting, singing and dance.
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[edit] Biography
Sabrina Batshon was born in Sydney, New South Wales, where she began singing and dancing at age two in Johnny Young Talent School; participating in her first concert. At four years of age, Batshon began performing regularly in a show at Italian community clubs and festivals with her sister Teresa, doing a solo dance spot - jazz, tap, ballet, lambada, flamenco and belly dance. Batshon went on to join Keane Kids Studio agency while continuing her study of dance, singing, and acting. She completed a three year full theatrical course and had roles in a number of Australian television series including Water Rats, G.P. and Home and Away. By the year 2000 Batshon had won numerous talent quests including the prestigious Mc Donald’s Performing Arts Challenge, in the open age Contemporary Vocal solo section.
[edit] Career After 2000
Sabrina Batshon attended the Newtown Highschool of Performing Arts where she completed grades 7 - 12. During this time Batshon performed as a guest in the 2001 Sydney Cabaret Convention, as a result of which she was cast as understudy to Nikki Webster for the part of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Soon after, Cameron Mackintosh cast Sabrina in her second professional musical, The Witches of Eastwick.
Batshon returned to Newtown Performing Arts high to complete her Higher School Certificate and was featured in the 2003 School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Batshon received a distinction for Performance in Music in her Higher School Certificate. After graduating from the 2004 Talent Development Project, Batshon was granted two Scholarships from the ‘Sports Youth and Tourism foundation’ chaired by the Hon. John Brown, AO. The Sponsors were Dianne Laurance and Peter Boyle. Batshon received another scholarship from Rebel Sports.
Other performances highlights have been the Australian Club Entertainment Awards, as she has been performing in her own club shows, as well as Alan Jones’ Christmas party, Mark Waugh’s tribute and farewell luncheon, Rebel Sports, Night of the Stars for Westmead Hospital Millennium Foundation, and the Premier’s Awards for Excellence.
Batshon's Talent has most recently attracted Barbra Streisand’s Manager Marty Erlichman and Australia’s Sony Artist Director Jay Dee Springbett. Batshon's name has also been mentioned in Parliament as one of Australia’s Best Singers. Andrew Refshauge addressed parliament, "Sabrina Batshon, a former student of Newtown High School—she is pint-sized, but she has a fantastic voice and is absolutely brilliant."
Paul Gibson also remarked at the Assembly,
| “ | "Sabrina Batshon deserves special mention. Sabrina entertained the Schools Spectacular audience with I've Got The Music In Me and I Surrender. She sang at a function I hosted here a few months ago, and she knocked the audience into the aisles... I am sure we will soon be hailing her as one of the greatest performers in the world." Paul Gibson | ” |
[edit] List of Achievements & Performance Highlights
- Johnny Young Talent School 1986 -1988
- LA Talent School 1993
- Gala Productions-Full theatrical Course 1994 – 1997
- Most outstanding singer Moggie award 1996
- Private Singing lessons with voice technician Mrs Janice Light 1996 – to date
- Newtown High school of the Performing Arts 1997 – 2003
- Spirit of Australia CD/Qantas Featured; ‘Permission to shine’ ‘You’re the voice’ 2000
- School Spectacular Featured Soloist 2000
- Cabaret Convention Guest artist. 2001
- SEL &GFO ‘Wizard of OZ’ MUSICAL / Star City Theatre Role; understudy Dorothy and ensemble. 2001
- Jacobsen Entertainment/Cameron Mackintosh Production ‘Witches of East wick’ MUSICAL/ Princess Theatre: Principle role; The Little Girl 2001
- Encore Nsw Department of Education Opera House Concert Featured Artist 2003
- School Spectacular / Featured Artist 2003
- School Spectacular / Featured soloist 2004
- Talent Development Project 2004
- Big Night Concert Talent Development Project 2004
- Channel 9 Kerri Anne show Featured Artist. 2004
- Australian Youth Olympic Festival - Featured Artist. 2005
- Alexander Productions/Nigel Jamieson 'Carmen - The Musical' Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 2007
[edit] Talent Quests Performances
[edit] 1999
Grand Finalist Roselands
2nd Fraternity
[edit] 2000
2nd Punchbowl RSL
1st Lidcombe Catholic Workmen’s club
1st Malabar RSL club
1st Mc Donald’s performing Arts Challenge(Open age contemporary Vocal soloist)
1st Canterbury Leagues
1st Rooty Hill RSL Club
1st Cabravale RSL
1st Chester Hill RSL
1st Caringbah RSL
1st Kingsgrove RSL
[edit] 2003
1st Liverpool Catholic Club
[edit] 2004
1st Campbelltown Catholic Club STAR QUEST
[edit] Trivia
- After winning first place in STAR QUEST which included a car valued at $15,000; Batshon traded the car in for the money.
- STAR QUEST is a prestigious talent quest which attracted the boy band, 'Human Nature,' formerly known as 'Four Tracks.' The band previously won first place.
- Despite Batshon's illegibility at the 2001 Cabaret Convention due to age; she was a featured artist due to her amazing talent as an entertainer and singer.
| “ | "One of the most memorable moments at the Gala Night was the unprogrammed performance by Sabrina Batshon who's rendition of 'Papa' was strong, passionate and dynamic. She looked like a little princess dressed in purple and when back announced by Geraldine as being only 16 years of age the sudden murmur around the room and movement of chairs as people picked themselves up off the floor was a true recognition of this outstanding talent. This explains her new Cabaret Convention nick-name 'The Kid'."- Sydney Cabaret Convention | ” |
She received a standing ovation and went on to star in 'The Wizard of Oz.'
- Nick Cerrone, jeweller to the stars, heard Batshon singing, 'Piece of Sky,' from Barbra Streisand's 'Yentl' on the radio; the morning of her TDP graduation. He got her in contact with Marty Erlichman after hearing her rendition.
[edit] External links
[edit] Media
A excerpt of Sabrina Batshon singing, 'Help,' can be found at ENCORE
[edit] Contact
sabrinabatshon@hotmail.com
