I interviewed Canadian triple threat Cynthia Dale for our magazine Start Stratford in February. I took her photo a little later, after rehearsals(for 42nd Street at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival)in the Chambers Lounge at the Avon Theatre. It was quiet and she'd just had another photo shoot with a young student, so she was 'in the zone' and not uncomfortable whatsoever. I took about twenty photos, in various locals around the lounge, and when I quickly took a peek at them, wasn't satisfied. We finished and she seemed relieved, and started putting on her coat. As she tied her scarf, I thought, "I have to get another one." and as we were leaving, I asked her for one more. "Sure." she said, gracious as always. "Should I take my coat off?" "No." I replied and had her stand by the door. I scooted outside and took this photo on the left. It is really one of my favourite photos. I love how far away and fragile she seems, so not Cynthia Dale...this other photo(on the right) is more like the persona that we see. The fun, strong, focused performer. I must always listen to my intuition, for it is most always right.
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