Richard Morris, Jr.

RICHARD MORRIS, JR. - Set Design (he/him) is a Cleveland, Ohio based Scenic and Lighting Designer. Recent designs include, Stew, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Wedding Band, Stratford Festival, Wine in the Wilderness, Two River Theatre, and Two Train Running, Pittsburgh Public Theatre. Mr. Morris has designed Scenery for over 160 Productions, and was the recipient of the National Black Theatre Festivals award for “Outstanding Achievements in Scenic Design”. In 2013 Mr. Morris was Keynote Speaker at Alabama State University on African Americans In Scenic Design, He also owns a company “Second Soul” that specializes in 3d Character Design and Animation. He is currently Technical Director/Resident Scenic Designer for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron Ohio. Mr. Morris holds a B.A. in Scenic and Lighting Design from Kent State University.