A gifted teacher, leader, or director (and in many ways I believe these words are synonyms) has the ability to reach you exactly as you are in the present moment. […]The emotional and mental acuity which enables Cynthia to connect with people in this way is also what distinguishes her as an artist. As a director, she creates an environment in which the whole team, collaboratively and democratically, brings to life the world of the play. She empowers actors to pursue risk and surprise - both of which, I think, are I constantly return to the fount she tapped in me as my teacher and director, and I think anyone who’s so lucky as to work with her will be gifted a new and invigorated way of seeing their craft and the world." --- Amelia Sargisson