The Courtship of Mona Mae

Yhane Washington Smith
  • 4.9 (23)
  • Drama
  • Monthly Series

As a child, Mona Mae was sold away from her mother. We join Black pioneer Mona Mae Christophe, during the incredible Reconstruction Era, on her journey to find her mother. The Courtship of Mona Mae is a story of love, resistance and family. Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A'Leila Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes. Web site: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/. Stay updated on progress of the show. Newsletter: https://substack.com/@harlemqueen. Thank you for listening!

  1. Episode 1

    S2Ep1 - We Meet Mother Clara Brown

    We begin the new season with Black pioneer, Mona Mae, searching for her wealthy mother, Clara Brown. CAST: Andrietta Sims as Clara Brown Keisha TK Dutes as Mary Whitney Deal as Belle Peter Killy as Mr. Thompson and Mister Xperience J. - Sound Designer Saramit Morales - Art Designer Produced, written, directed and edited by Yhane Washington Smith Recorded at Podstream Studies in Times Square This season is proudly sponsored by: IL Bisonte https://www.ilbisonte.com/en-usa AND Harlem Brewing Company https://www.harlembrewing.com/home You can listen to my other shows here: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/ *"Harlem Queen" about the queen of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. *"1972 - The Chisholm Trail the Davis Trial" *"Dancers on the Shore" audio adaptations of William Melvin Kelley's lovely short stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Episode 2

    S2Ep2 - We Are Lost, Mr. Montgomery

    We join Mona Mae and Zekial Montgomery on their journey to find Mona Mae's mother. Along the way they meet Yona, a young Cherokee woman. CAST: Okema T. Moore as Mona Mae Christophe Marc Pierre as Zekial Montgomery Nathalie Standingcloud as Yona Sound design by Xperience J. Art design by Saramit Morales Produced, written, edited and directed by Yhane Washington Smith Recorded at Podstream Studies in Times Square In this episode a person attempts suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You are not alone. Here are two resources that may help: 1). Phone & Text: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7, free, and confidential). Online Chat: 988lifeline.org. 2). StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. This season is proudly sponsored by: IL Bisonte. https://www.ilbisonte.com/en-usa AND Harlem Brewing Company https://www.harlembrewing.com/home You can listen to my other shows here: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/ *"Harlem Queen" about the queen of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. *"1972 - The Chisholm Trail the Davis Trial" *"Dancers on the Shore" audio adaptations of William Melvin Kelley's lovely short stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As a child, Mona Mae was sold away from her mother. We join Black pioneer Mona Mae Christophe, during the incredible Reconstruction Era, on her journey to find her mother. The Courtship of Mona Mae is a story of love, resistance and family. Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A'Leila Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes. Web site: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/. Stay updated on progress of the show. Newsletter: https://substack.com/@harlemqueen. Thank you for listening!

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