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
Relativity with Riverside Theatre, 2017
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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. Reviews: "It's a tour de force creation for both actors." -Diana Nollen Relativity Review, The Gazette |
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"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
Company Memberships/ResidencesCurrent: 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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