Hannah Morris
They/She
Member
Hannah is a regional Emmy award winner and Tyler theatre veteran coming out of retirement. This is Hannah’s first Theatre Longview production. They were the part of the creative team at APEX/Theatre 20 in Tyler. While with APEX Hannah directed God of Carnage and The Vagina Monologues, was theatre coach and children’s acting instructor, writer/producer/puppet designer for Saturday Kid’s Com, stage manager, operational director, etc.
While at APEX, Hannah was on the creative team and stage manager for RENT, which was also directed by Michael Ward. Hannah previously directed The Curious Savage and The Little Princess at Tyler Civic Theatre. Hannah lives in Tyler with their wife Rachel and furry family. Happy anniversary, Rachel, and thank you for your support during this show.
When Hannah is not taking the stage by storm, they can be found volunteering countless hours to our community through fundraising drives, emergency relocation support, and so much more! As a legal professional, Hannah provides Name Change support to our trans community, aiding them in the fingerprinting, background check, and court filing processes.
If you are in need of Name Change assistance, please reach out to our office.
Tyler Morning Telegraph article detailing the 2023 Transgender Day of Remembrance
“Are you not tired of being angry? Are you not tired of … being tired?”
Hannah has a long history of LGBTQ advocacy in East Texas and has served in leadership positions in LGBTQ organizations locally, across Texas, and nationally since 2009. We are thankful for the voice, presence, and relationships Hannah brings to our board, with a strong reputation for “putting their money where their mouth is” and being able to back up those very big opinions when a time of need arises. Whether that be organizing outreach to our elected representatives, crowd-sourcing support, or planning detailed events that bring the community together. Hannah is one of the strongest advocates in East Texas, and we are thankful for their activism.
“When you allow children to go into the place that they identify and they are open and welcomed with grace, that will improve how they carry themselves, and it also improves how other students will treat this child. It can only make grades go up and participation in activities will be better.”
More of Hannah in the News:
After Trump, East Texas Progressives Are ‘Coming Out of the Woodwork’ by Tasneem Raja of the Texas Observer
How Madeline Snyder, a Trans Woman in Tyler, Got Her Driver’s License Fixed by Tasneem Raja of the Texas Observer