Regina Porter is an American fiction writer and playwright whose work has been recognized for its literary merit and theatrical impact. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she was named an Iowa Arts Fellow and received the 2017-2018 Rae Armour West Postgraduate Scholarship. Her fiction has appeared in "The Harvard Review," and her plays have been produced by prominent theater companies, including Playwrights Horizons, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, and the Women’s Project. She has been anthologized in "Plays from Woolly Mammoth" and "Scenes for Women by Women," and her contributions to theater are documented in "Southern Women Playwrights: New Essays in History and Criticism."
Porter’s background in playwriting deeply influences her narrative style, blending dialogue-driven storytelling with rich character development. Her work often explores themes of identity, family, and regional culture, reflecting her roots in Savannah, Georgia. A 2017 Tin House Summer Workshop Scholar, she has garnered acclaim for her ability to transition seamlessly between fiction and dramatic writing. Porter continues to reside in Brooklyn, where she remains active in both literary and theatrical circles.