A C T I N G
"Saffron is a rare talent. She knows what she is doing on stage and because of that I could relax and enjoy our scenes together. She has such a bright energy and she uses her intelligence in everything she attempts. She has tackled many kinds of roles and she is very fun to watch." - Lucinda Hitchcock Cone, Actor
Upcoming & Recent Projects
Written by Mark St. Germain
Directed by Angie Toomsen
Starring Saffron Henke
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
April 14-30, 2017
In 1902, Albert Einstein had a daughter. Two years later she disappeared, and was never mentioned again. What happened? Relativity imagines one theory while exploring the two contradictory Albert Einsteins: the beloved Public Figure, and a stunningly different Private Einstein. Starring Saffron Henke who has wowed local audiences in SYRINGA TREE and VENUS IN FUR.
Directed by Angie Toomsen
Starring Saffron Henke
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
April 14-30, 2017
In 1902, Albert Einstein had a daughter. Two years later she disappeared, and was never mentioned again. What happened? Relativity imagines one theory while exploring the two contradictory Albert Einsteins: the beloved Public Figure, and a stunningly different Private Einstein. Starring Saffron Henke who has wowed local audiences in SYRINGA TREE and VENUS IN FUR.
Abundant Happiness: The Music of Robert and Clara Schumann
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June 2015, The Englert Theatre Music IC
An interdisciplinary piece about the music, love, and letters leading up to the marriage of Robert and Clara Schumann. The piece included the Solera Quartet, pianist Yi-heng Yang, and soprano Megan Brus. Saffron played both Robert and Clara. Written by Jennifer Fawcett, Working Group Theatre. |
"She is incredibly intelligent, versatile, funny, and the consummate professional. Not to mention a wonderful guiding presence offstage for the rest of the casts. By her presence and artistry of craft she sets a wonderful tone for any production. She's also a great human being. Who could ask for more?"
- Katie Cannon, Stage Manager
- Katie Cannon, Stage Manager
Acting Experience:Current: Artistic Associate/Resident Company Member, Working Group Theatre
2004-2007: Associate Artist, Resident Company Member, Director of STC-2, Sacramento Theatre Company (4 seasons)
2002-2004: Resident Company Member, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (2 seasons)
Member AEA, Performed in over 70 productions, including plays, staged readings, multi–media pieces in a variety of LORT venues and internationally. Experienced in commercial, feature on camera work.
Voted best performance/ actor of 2005 for The Syringa Tree, which helped to garner the Princess Grace Foundation Honorarium.
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