Hi, I’m Saron [pronounced SAH-rone] and here’s a little about me and how I got here.

I didn’t grow up loving Shakespeare. In fact, I actually hated it. But now I have it to thank for my love of theatre.

Shakespeare felt distant growing up, as if it wasn’t for me and my first real connection to the stories came through 90s rom-com adaptations.

As the child of Eritrean immigrants, I rarely saw myself reflected in classical theatre and never imagined there was space for my perspective within it.

That changed when I attended a production of Macbeth set in a North African nation. For the first time, Shakespeare felt familiar. It was riveting, relatable, and, most importantly, attainable.

It showed me that theatre can be deeply rooted in tradition while also expanding into new forms, new voices, and new ways of seeing ourselves onstage.

Today, as an Eritrean-American actor, I am drawn to stories across classical and contemporary work that expand our sense of belonging. Growing up between cultures gave me a global lens, one that sees theatre as a meeting place for history, mythology, and lived experience. Whether working on classical texts or new plays, I seek stories that challenge assumptions, amplify underrepresented voices, and create meaningful human connection.

When I’m not onstage, you’ll likely find me exploring museums, hiking, wandering through bookstores, searching for the perfect scoop of ice cream, enjoying live music, watching a sunrise, or gazing at the moon. These moments of curiosity, joy, and wonder continually feed my artistry and remind me why stories matter in the first place.