Terri Hanauer is a talented individual with a rich background in the arts. Born in the United States and Canada, she holds dual citizenship. Hanauer's educational pursuits led her to York University in Toronto, where she graduated with honors in Theater Arts.
As an actress, Hanauer has had a successful career, appearing in film, television, commercials, and theater productions. She has performed at esteemed venues such as the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.
Hanauer's multifaceted background in both acting and photography naturally led her to explore directing. Her first short film, "A Day in the Life," was well-received at numerous festivals, and she was subsequently accepted into AFI's Directing Workshop for Women.
Her second short film, "Recycling Flo," was a standout, garnering international recognition and winning two Best Film/Jury prizes at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and the Farmington Comedy Film Festival. The film was also an official selection at over 50 film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival - International Short Film Corner.
Hanauer's extensive directing credits include co-directing 13 half-hour episodes of Zane's Sex Chronicles for HBO/Afterdark. Her feature film debut, Sweet Talk, was released in 2013 and is available on various platforms, including Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus, Vudu, and iTunes.
On stage, Hanauer has directed numerous productions, including Peter Lefcourt's popular "Café Society" at the Odyssey Theatre, which received Honorable Best Director and Best Ensemble in a Comedy Award from Stage Scene LA. She has also directed John Bishop's "The Trip Back Down" at the Whitefire Theatre, earning a nomination for Best Director from Broadway World.
Hanauer's other notable directing credits include Peter Lefcourt's play, "La Ronde de Lunch," for the Katselas Theatre Company, which was Ovation Recommended and received six LA Stage Scene Awards, including Best Direction. She has also directed Mitch Hara's "Mutant Olive" at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, The Lounge Theatre, NY Solo Festival, and Whitefire Theatre Solo Festival, where it won the Best Solo Show Award.
At the Odyssey Theatre, Hanauer has directed the world premieres of Peter Lefcourt's outrageous comedies, "The Way You Look Tonight," "Mutually Assured Destruction," and "The Assassination of Leon Trotsky: A Comedy." She has also directed Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies' "Collected Stories" at the Odyssey Theatre, which was invited to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival '13, where it enjoyed a successful run.
Hanauer's future projects include directing John Posey's "Father, Son and Holy Coach" at the Odyssey Theatre. With her impressive body of work, Terri Hanauer is undoubtedly a talented and accomplished individual in the entertainment industry.
