“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
- Megan Gogerty, Playwright and Solo Performer, www.megangogerty.com
RECENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS
FEAST, Riverside Theatre, 2019
Written and Performed by Megan Gogerty
Directed by Saffron Henke Production Design by Chris Rich Performance Dates: October 25-November 10 When an ancient magical creature disguised as a middle-aged lady invites us to her dinner party, she attempts to form a truth and reconciliation committee to address the wrongs committed by our forefathers, only to discover in her grief that she may have accidentally helped to create the patriarchy. An immersive and visceral theatrical experience where mythology crashes into pop culture, FEAST. reimagines an ancient myth as a cautionary tale against the rising forces of authoritarianism. Watch the promo video HERE : https://vimeo.com/368076177 |
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FEAST Featured Reviews
“Saffron Henke, Gogerty’s frequent play-launching collaborator, has directed the … playwright/actress exquisitely through this journey of fury, catharsis and self-discovery.”
The Gazette Review by Diana Nollen:
“Henke has brilliantly unleashed a performance that no one—including Gogerty herself—likely anticipated was in her range.”
Rob Cline review:
Daily Iowan Story:
Press citizen review by Isaac Hamlet:
Gazette Promo story:
Talk of Iowa/IPR/NPR: Promotional Interview
The Gazette Review by Diana Nollen:
“Henke has brilliantly unleashed a performance that no one—including Gogerty herself—likely anticipated was in her range.”
Rob Cline review:
Daily Iowan Story:
Press citizen review by Isaac Hamlet:
Gazette Promo story:
Talk of Iowa/IPR/NPR: Promotional Interview
Awakening
Awakening, a feature film
Written and Directed by Ian Bennett Director of Photography, Ben Handler Producer, Rachel Yau A young man stuck in the daily grind enters a ten day meditation retreat only to question his reality as his past and future close in on him. |
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