For over a decade, Sarah starred in the one-woman staged adaptation of The American Place Theatre's “Literature to Life” presentation of The Glass Castle, from the best-selling memoir by Jeannette Walls, adapted and directed by Wynn Handman. After Sarah’s debut of The Glass Castle, Walls wrote:

“Your performance was spectacular, and yes, as you — with your actor/ psychologist powers of perception — no doubt noticed, I was a little taken aback. When I read the book to myself, it's actually rather unsettling, so seeing it brought to life with such unbridled passion left me quite shaken. Please understand that I mean that in a very positive way. It was extraordinarily well done and I’m in awe of your courage and talent.”

— Jeannette Walls, NY Times best-selling author

Jill Barnes, executive director of The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, was quoted in The Olympian saying:

"Ms. Franek plays seven or eight characters, and she transitions flawlessly between the characters. She has a command of the stage. She is one of the best actresses I've ever seen."

— Jill Barnes, Executive Director, Washington Center for the Performing Arts