Richard Morris, Jr. (Lighting Designer) Richard Morris, Jr. is an award-winning International Scenic Designer based in Cleveland. Recent designs include Freedom House at Prime Stage Theatre, The Wedding Band at the Stratford Festival, Wine in the Wilderness at Two River Theatre, and Two Trains Running at Pittsburgh Public Theater. He has designed scenery for more than 160 productions and is a recipient of the National Black Theatre Festival Award for Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design. Morris has also served as a keynote speaker at Alabama State University on African Americans in scenic design. He is the founder of 2ND SOUL STUDIOS and currently serves as a Technical Director while continuing his professional design work. He holds a B.A. in Scenic and Lighting Design from Kent State University.