Harlem Queen

"Harlem Queen" is a Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, "gangster" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-32). Madame St. Clair had a powerful impact on building the Harlem community underground and aboveground and defining the Harlem Renaissance. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered and uplifted after hearing this amazing story! Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A' Lelia Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio, our web site: YhaneWashingtonSmith.com, email: HarlemQueenAudioDrama@gmail.com. or our newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/

And our Patreon to raise money to continue making this show: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen

Thank you for listening and reading!

Drama
History
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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 - 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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