(1996) Adina Porter won an Obie for her performance in Suzane-Lori Parks play Venus. Obie's are presented on a yearly basis for the best off-Broadway plays. Next to the Tony, the Obie is the most prestigious accolade given for theatrical productions and stage actors in New York City. The correction: Uma Thurman WAS NOT in the play "Venus." (1999) Adina Porter worked with Uma Thurman, Roger Rees and Michael Emerson in Classic Stage's production of "The Misanthrope."