Madelyn Porter (Desi) “The whole world is a stage…” and Madelyn Porter plays a part in keeping it real in Detroit. Porter is a member of AEA, and has worked in professional theatre for over forty years. She is the recipient of the 2024 City of Detroit ACE Award, the 2019 Kresge Arts in Detroit – Literary Arts Award, Wayne County Chapter of NOW – Special Achievement Award for portraying Sojourner Truth (national tour). Porter received the Wilde Award for best lead actress in Gem of the Ocean (Aunt Ester) 2023 – Detroit Repertory Theatre and Wrong River (Grandma) 2022 – Flint Repertory Theatre. She is a proud Flint Repertory Theatre Artist Associate. Porter currently works as Connectivity and Engagement Manager for Detroit Public Theatre, performs historical reenactments and Storyliving for the Detroit Historical Society, The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village, and Troy Historical Village. Her passion is education through the arts…by any means necessary.