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- ↑ Connie Thiessen, "2023 Canadian Screen Awards: Comedic & Dramatic Arts". Broadcast Dialogue, April 14, 2023.
- ↑ Carly Maga, "Black Lives Matter, Pride and how to talk about them go under microscope in provocative new play". Toronto Star , November 27, 2019.
- ↑ "Toronto: Nightwood Theatre appoints Sedina Fiati its Artist-Activist in Residence". Stage Door, February 10, 2021.
- ↑ Paula Citron, "Queen Marie brings Marie Dressler to life at 4th Line Theatre". Northumberland News, July 29, 2012.
- ↑ "Epic tale to take to the great outdoors". Peterborough This Week, August 2, 2013.
