Hisa Takakuwa

Hisa Takakuwa is an American actor, director, and educator with over 33 years of involvement in theatre. Serving as Conservatory and Educational Programs Director at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California, Takakuwa brings classically trained expertise to her work across a diverse range of productions, including musicals such as *Matilda The Musical*, *SpongeBob The Musical*, *Annie*, and *Into the Woods*, as well as classic plays including *Henry V*, *Twelfth Night*, and *Peter Pan*. Her directorial contributions have earned recognition, including the Daily Pilot Director of the Year award in 2016.