“Saffron has a magical ability to be both honest and gentle. Rigorous with the art, generous with the artist: how rare, to find such a combination in one collaborator. She teaches like she directs, with precision, gentleness grounded in high expectation, and a breathtaking and welcome honesty that both challenges the student and makes them feel safe. Students flourish under Saffron's tutelage. I have seen it again and again.”  
- Megan Gogerty, Playwright and Solo Performer, www.megangogerty.com

RECENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS

The Love Code

By Kate Leslie
Directed by Saffron Henke.

​Searching for human connection in a digital age.
Dylan Rossport has created a dating app, but not just any dating app. This one actually works. When a high powered CEO takes an interest in Dylan’s company, the results may not be what Dylan had hoped. His advanced technology could bring him money and power, but at what price?

Featuring: Simon Atkins, Taylor Cobb, Anna Holland, Janemarie Laucella, Ally Thomas.

Performance dates:
January 18 & 25 at 7:30pm
January 20 & 27 at 2pm

Tickets: $10 general admission
Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage at 20 Church Ave SE

For more information or to buy tickets online, visit www.hollins.edu/theatre
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Box Office: (540) 362-6517

PRODUCED BY HOLLINS THEATRE INSTITUTE AND MILL MOUNTAIN THEATRE AS PART OF THE 2019 WINTER FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS

Echoes of Miami: Processional Performances from Past to Future

Conceived by Saffron Henke, and written by Olivia Gorom, Meryl Juergens, Tanner McCormick, Katelyn Nevin, Melissa Rowan, and Anthony Thompson

October 18-21, 7:30 p.m. 
Various locations around the Center for Performing Arts
Directed by Caroline Avolio, Nate Bissinger, Olivia Gorom, Christiana Molldrem Harkulich, Saffron Henke, Raechel Lombardo, and Tanner McCormick.
Designed by Ben Cobb (costumes), Gion DeFrancesco (scenery), Melanie Mortimore (costumes), Josh Romero (scenery), Shelby Scaffidi (lighting), Abby Thompson (scenery), Holly West (lighting), and students in THE 453 (costumes).
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The myths, legends, and history of Miami itself echo through time in this collection of ten-minute plays written entirely by Miami University students and alumni. Miami's most mischievous specter, Helen Peabody, will lead audiences to multiple locations to witness performances that will transcend genre and time periods, highlighting the musicality, comedy, poetry, horror, and memories that have been woven into Miami's own rich story.

Check out this article from Cincinnati.com

Richmond Shakespeare Festival, 2018
​A Winter's Tale

Directed by Saffron Henke
​Produced by Richmond Shakespeare Festival in 2018
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Jealous King Leontes orders his Queen Hermione imprisoned and, (fearing she is not of his issue), his infant daughter to be abandoned in the wilderness. The Princess, Perdita is raised as a foundling by a kindly Shepherd.  Sixteen years pass. Perdita meets kindly neighboring Prince Florizel, and they fall in love.  Will they find happiness? Will the King have a change of heart? Will we ever see Queen Hermione again? Only the Bard will tell!

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"Saffron did a great job navigating through some of the trickier plot points with very clear anchoring with props and actors. She also led her entire cast to deliver some great performances. - Brian Isaac Phillips, Artistic Director, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company"