After earning her BFA degree in Drama from the University
of Georgia, Ms. Porter embarked on a successful
twenty year acting and directing career.
Acting: credits include Nickel
and Dimed (Hippodrome Theatre), Wit(Alliance Theater),
for colored girls…(Jomandi and Portland’s
Center Stage), The Art of Dining(Horizon Theatre),
So Long on Lonely Street(Highland Theatre), El Hajj
Malik, Home(Harlem Jazz Theatre), and The Miracle
Worker(American Stage). Ms. Porter Has performed
for audiences from New England to Florida, from
Oregon to New York.
"
Brenda Porter is a superb actress who
brings tremendous vitality and variety
to each of the characters she portrays.
Each character is brought to life with
sincerity and humor from a script beautifully
etched by Dr. Shirlene Holmes."
Jessica
West
Artistic Associate Theatre
in the Square
Directing: credits include productions
of Big River(Aurora Theatre), Negro Dance Lesson(Horizon
Theatre), Open Season(Same Theatre), The Family
Tree(Stage Door Players), The Colored Museum(Perimeter
College), Like a Child(TACS), and The Wiz(TACS).
Her directing talents have been utilized in New
York, Georgia and Virginia
Teaching: is an area of special
expertise. Groups benefiting from her teaching talents
come from a diversity of social, economic, and cultural
backgrounds, as well as those who are physically,
emotionally or mentally challenged.
After earning her BFA degree in Drama from the University
of Georgia, Ms. Porter embarked on a successful
twenty year acting and directing career.