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- ↑ Ouzounian, Richard (6 February 2011). "The importance of being Sara". Toronto Star .
- ↑ "Earnest Ingenue Sara Topham on the Generosity of Gavin Creel and Getting to Know All About Julie Andrews". broadway.com .
- ↑ "Theatre – University of Victoria".
- ↑ Stratford Shakespeare Festival Visitors' Guides from 2000 to 2011. Stratford, Ontario, Canada[ better source needed ]
