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- ↑ PLAYBILL. What Did Critics Think of Jackie Sibblies Drury's "Marys Seacole"? Ruthie Fierberg. Feb 26, 2019.
- ↑ Stewart, Zachary (February 25, 2019). "Marys Seacole and the Black Female Caretakers Who Make the World Go Round". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ↑ ‘Gotham’: Who Is Gretel In “Pena Dura” Episode? Marceline Hugot. 2paragraphs.com.
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