Hanako Stepper is ecstatic to be a part of her first project at Westport Playhouse! Hanako is a freshman in the NYU Department of Drama’s New Studio on Broadway, where she most recently was an assistant stage manager for the world premiere of Love Somebody Now by Andrew Lippa. Hanako previously trained at the Manhattan School of Music precollege and was a semi-finalist for the ESU National Shakespeare competition. She is deeply grateful to the Westport Playhouse creative team and her teachers, friends, and family for their continued guidance and support!