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Madelyn Porter

Madelyn Porter has been telling stories since she was able to speak.  She has worked as a professional storyteller/actress for the past forty years, and is a member of Actor’s Equity Association. She performs historical reenactments and storyliving at the Detroit Historical Museum, The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village, Troy Historical Village, and is lead instructor for Michigan Opera Theatre’s Create and Perform Outreach Program. She also writes and creates stories on commission.

Porter served as a 2024 Kresge Artist Fellowship panelist in Film & Music, Live Arts.

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