Harlem Queen
Harlem Queen is an award-winning Black historical fiction audio drama based on the true story of Madame Stephanie St. Clair, the bold, brilliant "Numbers Queen" who built a Harlem empire during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.
Written, produced, and directed by Yhane Washington Smith, an A'Leila Bundles Scholar at Columbia University, this five-season series brings Madame St. Clair's world to vivid life through original music, meticulous sound design, and a full cast of characters. Jazzy, glamorous, and unflinching about what it meant to be a Black woman in America in the 1920s.
As featured on ABC's primetime documentary The Story of Soaps. History this rich deserves to be heard.
You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes,
our web site: YhaneWashingtonSmith.com,
email: HarlemQueenAudioDrama@gmail.com.
or our newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/
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S2 EP1 - Kidnapped!
Content Warning: This episode includes a reference to rape, lynching and racial slurs. Madame Stephanie St. Clair searches for Michele. Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee CullenIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, FellaD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, HolsteinMelissa Green - Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - BunkyPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoJocelyn O'Toole - IdaAndrietta Sims - Mrs. GloverLuke Slattery - ManosNina Smith - Yolande DuBois Emerald Toller - MicheleProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithSound Designer - Peter KohlHarlem Queen's theme composed and performed by Jason MoranThank you for listening!Please continue to support the show by contributing to our Patreon account.Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueenAND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple PodcastsTell a friend!HarlemQueen.orgInstagram: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlem
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Harlem Queen Season Two Trailer
We are excited to present to you season two of Harlem Queen!
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S1 EP4 - Opportunity (Season Finale)
Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.Stephanie strikes back.Featuring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydMelissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston, Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonJocelyne O'Toole - IdaDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosEmerald Toller - MicheleProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithSound Design by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USAHarlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranProduction Assistants: Emely Perez and Nina Smith Special thanks: Julie Atwell Special "Hotsy Totsy" shoutouts to Andrietta, Naomi and Matt for being patrons! Please join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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S1 EP3 - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bul...
Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.Stephanie plans her retaliation.Featuring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydMelissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston and Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithSound Design by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USAHarlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranPlease join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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S1 EP2 - Know Your Onions
Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.Stephanie demands the respect she deserves.Featuring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosCreated and Written by Yhane SmithDirected by Shawn RegrutoEdited by Chris ManleySound Design by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USA Harlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranProduction Assistants: Emely Perez and Nina SmithPlease join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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S1 EP1 - Do You Know Who I Work For?
Content Warning: This episode contains gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.A numbers war begins in 1920s Harlem.Starring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosCreated and Written by Yhane SmithDirected by Shawn RegrutoEdited by Chris ManleySound Design and Editor by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USAHarlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranProduction Assistants: Emely Perez and Nina SmithPlease join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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Harlem Queen Season One - Trailer
"Harlem Queen" an audio drama based on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, top gangster in Harlem during the 1920s.
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