Pippa Walton is a Connecticut local and a graduate of the University of San Francisco. While at USF, she directed, stage managed, and performed for 4 years with the College Players, culminating in her receiving the Gill Award for her contributions to the organization. She currently works with the Ridgefield Theater Barn as a stage manager and producer, and with Thrown Stone as the Company and House Manager. Her work seeks to use theater as a powerful tool in fostering empathy and understanding for human experiences, and to provide support to other artists to achieve their visions; Thrown Stone’s mission aligns perfectly with her artistic goals and she is continually grateful to work with them.