In late March, actor David Selby presented "They Don't Call Me Sarah For Nothing," a short but compelling monologue he composed for Smartphone Theatre, a livestream digital performance platform presented via Zoom and created during the early pandemic months to showcase original productions.
Selby's contribution explored how his late mother — Sarah — still influences his life today.
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