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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2022
Denise

[Off-Broadway]
Ensemble Studio Theatre's Off-Broadway Premiere, 2021
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Calpurnia [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Page 73 World Premiere, 2020
Mama

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theater Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Flora

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019
Brenda

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Portia, Stew


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Portia, Stew

Videos

News


Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 28, 2025

Soulful and unapologetic in their storytelling, the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff teamed up for their first-ever collaboration on The Color Purple, which ran from April 9–13.
Desi Moreno-Penson's GENESISTER to Premiere at EstroGenius 2025 Short Play Festival
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

There will be four performances of Genesister, a new ten-minute play written by Latina playwright Desi Moreno-Penson. The play will be directed by long-time collaborator and director, KM Jones.
Manhattan Theatre Source Reveals 2025 EstroGenius Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN, a performance festival celebrating dynamo women, trans and gender non-conforming artists. Learn more!
Manhattan Theatre Source Will Host 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Source presents the 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN, a performance festival celebrating dynamo women, trans and gender non-conforming artists. Learn more here!
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes to Centerstage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Something Rotten at Centerstage, with book By Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell, music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick, and directed by Alyson Soma, is set for next month.
Arts For Action: Black Voices Summer 2025 Lineup Revealed at The Broward Center and The Parker
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

The lineup has been announced for Arts for Action: Black Voices performances coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker in June and July.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present 2025 Visual Art Exhibition Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the opening of the 2025 Visual Arts Exhibition. Tickets are free and open to the public, reservations encouraged. Learn more!
Joshua Henry Will Headline Marcus Performing Arts Center's 20th Annual BASH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present a special performance with Broadway star Joshua Henry, part of the 20th Annual BASH. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: Jeff Harnar's CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER at 54 Below Is a Joyous Ride
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 20, 2025

New York City cabaret fixture Jeff Harnar turns his attention to songwriters from the city that never sleeps at his latest show, Confessions of a New Yorker. He’ll be back at Birdland on 6/9 honoring another great NYC songwriter, Cole Porter
Video: Watch the Rehearsal Teaser For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Take a peek into The Brightening Air rehearsal room as the cast bring this magical tale of family, fate and unseen forces to life. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video!
Manhattan Theatre Source to Present 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN, a performance festival celebrating dynamo womxn, trans and gender non-conforming artists. Learn how to attend.
JULIUS CAESAR Coming to Austin Shakespeare in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

Austin Shakespeare is bringing a fierce and fearless production of JULIUS CAESAR to Zilker Hillside Theatre this spring, running May 15–25. In a dynamic twist on Shakespeare’s gripping political drama, most of the conspirators will be played by women, turning the timeless tale of ambition, betrayal, and revolution on its head.
Review: AESCHYLUS' PROMETHEUS BOUND at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 1, 2025

Powerful! Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff brought a very moving experience when their Readers' Theater presented Prometheus Bound March 13-15. Aeschylus’ classic Greek tragedy was brought to life through a modern translation by Bryan Doerries, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective using the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations about justice, resistance, and humanity. 
Photos: THE BRIGHTENING AIR In Rehearsal At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

The Old Vic has released rehearsal photos for Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Check out photos of the cast in action in the rehearsal room here!
Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See rehearsal photos!
Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See who is starring and learn more!
Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. Fergie Philippe joins the previously announced Hecht, Delilah Napier, Zane Pais, and Portia.
Modern Take On PROMETHEUS BOUND Set for March At ARTx3 Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The ARTx3 Campus will present a modern telling of 'Prometheus Bound' on March 13-16 in the Adam B. Robinson Jr. Black Box Theater at ART WORKS on Main, 627 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Performed by Chaska Valley Family Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Opening on March 28th and playing through April 6th at the Chaska High School Theatre, in Chaska, MN. Directed by Bryn Tanner, music direction by Sean Barker and choreographed by Kate McCall, Chaska Valley Family Theatre will perform Something Rotten!.
Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Portia been in?

Portia has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Portia been in?

Portia has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Portia been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Stew and Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stew.

What awards has Portia won?

Portia has won the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Stew.

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