Die Fledermaus-MassOpera Photo: Nile Hawver
Ida in 'Die Fledermaus'
Pier Lamia Porter, the actress who plays Ida – Adele’s faithful friend and Falke’s lover – was one example of a secondary character who made her mark on the production. Her stage presence was phenomenal and even when she wasn’t singing or the center of the scene, I would find myself looking for her in the crowd to check in on how she was reacting to the scene. - Megan McCormick, The Theatre Times
Pier Lamia Porter, in the speaking role of Ida, was particularly adept at dropping in unexpected laugh lines.- Katrina Holden-Buckley, The Arts Fuse
Marie Knight in 'Marie and Rosetta'
Ms. Porter as Marie is at first seen as shy and reluctant to step into the spotlight but quickly gains confidence with Tharpe’s encouragement. Her interpretation of Were You There is marvelous, as was her take on Peace In The Valley. - Bobby Franklin, Boxing Over Broadway
Pier Lamia Porter (Marie), too shines bright on the stage. Even behind the piano with her trembling hands, Porter’s raw, emotional voice is enough to give any audience member goosebumps, especially after being introduced to her as a timid, apprehensive young woman too scared to show Rosetta her gift. - Jackie Chianca, Wicked Local
In a pink chiffon dress and ballet flats, Pier Lamia Porter delivers a brilliant turn as Marie and the perfect foil for Rosetta. Marie takes on the soul stirring number, Were You There in a rich, traditional vibrato and always playing by life and music’s rules while Rosetta’s soaring soprano takes a more spontaneous turn. Pier Lamia Porter also delivers a gorgeous, moving rendition of Peace in the Valley not to be missed. There is a lot more to Marie than she lets on leaving plenty of room for the two of them to learn from one another. - Jeanne Denizard, The Sleepless Critic
Chiffon in 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Of course, it doesn't hurt that the voices in this cast, individually and collectively, are top-notch. As the Greek chorus of Skid Row street urchins, they provide a running "song-entary" throughout the show in the finest tradition of girl groups (note their character names), with soaring, tight three-part harmonies, fluid dance moves, and just the right amount of sassy attitude. They shine when they have the spotlight to themselves (Prologue "Little Shop of Horrors"), and seamlessly tone it down to sing back-up for the principal characters. - Nancy Grossman, Broadway World
But from start to finish, the secret weapon of “Little Shop’’ is the top-notch work by Pier Lamia Porter, Lovely Hoffman, and Carla Martinez as Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronnette, the street urchins on Skid Row who act as a kind of Greek chorus, commenting on the action — often in a sardonic, knowing tone. - Don Aucoin, Boston Globe
Sarah in 'Ragtime'
Porter quietly conveys Sarah’s inwardness and wounded quality, culminating in her shattering rendition of “Your Daddy’s Son.’’ - Don Aucoin, Boston Globe
Pier Lamia Porter is properly affecting and vulnerable as Sarah, most notably sweetly delivering the touching solo “Your Daddy’s Son.” - Jules Becker, Jewish Journal
Pier Lamia Porter brings a striking operatic voice to her songs as well as projecting a gentle manner as Sarah, making the outcome of their relationship even more poignant. - Iris Fanger, Wicked Local