“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

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

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:

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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
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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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