Cynthia Stokes

Theatre and Opera Director

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  • Roméo et Juliette
    San Diego Opera
    
    
    "Director Cynthia Stokes keeps the suspense and romance sizzling throughout. Every element underscores the undeniable attraction of the title characters… from the tender minuet of their meeting to the hot-blooded, breathless beauty of the balcony scene, to their heartrending finale. The third-act romp in Juliet’s gossamer four-poster is blistering. If you’re an opera lover, a Shakespeare-lover – or just a lover-this stunning production is not to be missed."
    
    Pat Launer, San Diego News Network
  
  
  
  • "A visual and aural feast... a wealth of vocal talent and commanding stage direction… There is an erotic edge in Juliette’s curtained four–poster bed. Cynthia Stokes’ brisk, eminently logical stage direction kept everyone’s pulse elevated."
    
    Ken Herman, San Diego Union Tribune
  
  
  
  • "Director Cynthia Stokes creates a production that is graceful and pleasing, which resounds with power. This is a rare opportunity to have Shakespeare’s work truly come to live in tasteful beauty, both musically and visually. Obviously, Shakespeare would be in love with THIS production."
    
    Christie Grimstad, ConcertoNet.com