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Saffron Henke is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Head of Performance at Colorado State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance within the College of Liberal Arts. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of Washington's Professional Training Program. Her roles include artistic director of The Brink Theatre Company and Theatrical Intimacy coordinator at CSU.
- Education: M.F.A., Professional Training Program, University of Washington (emphasis on acting)
Research interests span acting techniques, performance innovation, and theatrical education. Notable works include directing Concord Floral (Jordan Tannahill's digital theatre debut) and The Tale, a Greek mythology-inspired rock musical. She has received combat certification (SAFD) and yoga teacher training (200hr RYT).
Her professional experience includes roles at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Sacramento Theatre Company, and Center Theatre Group. Recent projects include acting in The Seagull film adaptation and the feature film Being.
- Awards: 2005 Princess Grace Foundation Honorarium
- Production Highlights: Concord Floral (2020), The Tale (Greece tour), Metamorphoses, Women in the Shadow
Teaching spans institutions like USC, Cornell College, and the Englert School. She continues active involvement in theatre education through STC-2 conservatory programs and combat certification training.
