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Montauk Student Impresses, Performs At The Apollo

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Sophia Botero with Dhonna Goodale after her performance at The Apollo Theater on October 30. COURTESY GITTE BOTERO

Sophia Botero with Dhonna Goodale after her performance at The Apollo Theater on October 30. COURTESY GITTE BOTERO

Sophia Botero at The Apollo Theater on October 30. COURTESY GITTE BOTERO

Sophia Botero at The Apollo Theater on October 30. COURTESY GITTE BOTERO

Sophia Botero at The Apollo Theater on October 30. COURTESY GITTE BOTERO

Sophia Botero at The Apollo Theater on October 30. COURTESY GITTE BOTERO

authorShaye Weaver on Nov 4, 2013
Some of the most humiliating moments on record have occurred on stage at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem. Acts who thought they had something special have gone home in... more

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