Sally Smart on the importance of children being able to freely express themselves
Release Date: 08/27/2024
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info_outlineOn part two of a two part podcast I chatted with Sally Smart of Smart Productions.
28 years ago she visited a friend in West Cork with her three daughters in the camper van that they were all living in.
For the sake of the children Sally decided to put down roots and after many years she was able to explore her own passion for theatre and productions.
Sally has created a safe place called “The Loft”, where with her help kids can express themselves creatively, in a way that she was never able to.
Ayoola, her own daughter, who is now a successful actress was one of the very first to benefit from Sally’s teaching, spirit and encouragement.
Enjoy the show!
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