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Whether producing, hosting, or writing, Sharon Nash
generates excitement. Taking a simple concept and pulling
together all of the elements to bring that concept to reality is
not unusual for Nash. Nash possesses a remarkable ability to
make something out of … well, almost nothing.
WHO'S GOT TALENT?
Sought after by the top TV Shows in Hollywood, Nash is
considered one the foremost casting experts in the world on
variety, novelty, singing, dancing and circus talent.
Currently Nash is the Senior Casting Producer of Ellen's
Even Bigger Really Big Show a TBS variety special
starring Emmy award winner Ellen Degeneres. Sharon promises to
bring to this show and array of never seen before acts from all
over the world that will knock your socks off!
Nash a 26 year veteran TV producer begun casting variety talent
5 years ago at Steve Harvey's Big Time. She then went on to
cast the Big Break segment of Tom Joyner's syndicated TV
show. From there it was on to America's Got Talent the
biggest talent show in the world. Since the days of The
Steve Harvey Show Nash has accumulated thousands of contacts
from all of the world in her talent database.
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT CASTING
Early in 2008 Nash wrapped her 3rd season of the hot, high
rated series America’s Got Talent as the Senior Casting
Producer. In season one of America’s Got Talent she found 5 of
the 10 finalists and million dollar winner, Bianca Ryan the 12
year old little girl with the big voice. Season after season
Nash and the team of producers that she oversees bring
incredible new talent to the show.
THE CASTING PRODUCER HAS BEEN CAST ON
AMERICA'S NEXT PRODUCER - TV GUIDE CHANNEL
July 18th Nash came from behind the camera and return to the
little screen as one of ten producers on TV Guides hot reality
show America’s Next Producer.
SHARON THE SEXY SINGLE
This year Sharon was chosen as one of the 19 singles
featured in Ebony Magazine Sexiest Singles. Sharon was chosen
from 1000's of single men and women who applied.
NEWS REPORTING AND ANCHORING
Nash began her entertainment career with an internship at
KDFW Channel 4 while studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree in
radio, television and film. Undaunted when professors told her
not to expect to ever be on television, Nash pursued her goal of
being on camera. After sending out over 75 resumes and making
countless cold calls, Nash was hired as a reporter in Ardmore,
Oklahoma, a small community of about 26,000. Although she
started out in the 175th media market, Nash reached the 65th
market in 9 months as a weekend anchor/reporter for KTAL Channel
6 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and in a year and a half ascended to
the 35th market in Raleigh, North Carolina as an anchor/reporter
for WRAL Channel 5.
SHARON DOWN UNDER AT 24
Then, at just 24 years old, Nash became the host of Beyond
2000, a top-rated, primetime, national science and technology
program in Australia. The show aired in 40 countries, making
Nash’s face known worldwide. As host, she trekked across the
globe while managing a 4-person crew, reported on the latest
technology and its effects, and wrote and produced 50 magazine
stories per year. The show became so popular that it was
eventually made into a board game featuring Nash’s face.
SHARON TAKES ON HOLLYWOOD!
Nash returned to the United States and began working as an
entertainment reporter for Group W and was featured on People
Magazine on TV and Screen Scene BET. Having experienced the
spotlight herself, Nash easily adapted to interviewing
celebrities. She has dialogued with an “A list” of personalities
including Steven Spielberg, Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Jimmy
Stewart, Sidney Poitier, and Elizabeth Taylor. In addition, she
covered the Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Awards.
SHARON PRODUCES TALK SHOWS
After years of being in front of the camera, Nash set her
sights on writing and producing. Nash has produced for The
Roseanne Show, BET’s Oh Drama! and King World Productions’ The
Ananda Lewis Show. Executive producers of The Ananda Lewis Show,
handpicked Nash from their team of producers to produce three
shows in their premiere week. She was recognized for being the
“strongest, most creative producer.” Nash also originated and
produced the six- month “Marry Me” project, one of Ananda’s most
successful series in which they collaborated with Brides
Magazine on a major promotional event. It featured seven
on-screen wedding proposals; an actual wedding and reception
worth over $100,000; website viewer voting on every facet of the
wedding plans; and print and television advertising. Nash’s
productions elicited unprecedented viewer response, garnering
her two of Ananda’s highest-rated shows.
PITCHING AND OTHER PROJECTS
Currently she continues to develop television, film, and
other media products including board games and journals for her
own independent production company, Radical Kingdom Productions.
A
key project for Radical Kingdom Productions was the development
of an inspirational audiotape for women. The tape was comprised
of a series of uplifting messages set to music intended to
encourage and refresh women. From concept to creation, this
project only took weeks to complete. Her expertise is seen
throughout this project as she created and wrote the entire
project while over seeing the music arrangements, and marketing
for this project.
With total confidence in her products, Nash has gained audiences
with countless industry executives, often through cold calls.
She has developed and pitched a variety of concepts for
television and film projects to such studios and production
companies as Paramount, UPN, Edmonds Entertainment, Buena Vista
TV and NBC. She is skilled in everything from acquiring book
rights for feature television… to hiring talent… to script
writing.
Polished professionalism, drive, creativity, smarts, and sheer
talent make Nash a producer and on-air talent of the highest
order. Her track record of creative achievement and proven
industry results are evidence that Nash is a fixture in and an
asset to this industry. |