 In 1996, she received Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress for her performance in "Venus".Her Broadway debut came in 2001 with the Roundabout Theater's revival of "The Women", directed by Scott Elliott, broadcast as part of PBS's Stage on Screen series, in addition, she performed in multiple productions at the New York Shakespeare Festival.Porter began her screen career playing guest starring roles on television dramas include "Law & Order", "New York Undercover", "Brooklyn South", and "NYPD Blue".