The Madame of Leimert
Recorded in July 2024 at the legendary “CBS Television City Studios”, this is a cinematic live capture of an unforgettable staged reading of a new work written by larryjean powell (fka Larry Powell). Set in Los Angeles, the piece follows a fictional pioneer of Black gay nightlife as he confronts a crossroads: continue mentoring the next generation, or finally pursue his own long-suppressed desires. Originally commissioned by IAMA Theatre Company through the Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission. Rated TV-MA. Recommended for mature audiences 16+. Runtime: 1h 54m
Written + Executive Produced by: larryjean powell
Directed by: Roger Q. Mason
Edited by: Alex U. Griffin
Original Score by: Johnny Laveie
Original Music by: Johnny Tsunami + Robert Revell
Cast: Devere Rogers as nephew, Harrison White as eddie, John Clarence Stewart as antoine, Charles Reese as charles, Jalen K. Stewart as jason, Darian Dauchan as mike, Eric B. Anthony as lemanuel, John Santos as q-t, Idrees Degas as dale
Producers: Angelica Robinson/Tell Me A Story Productions, Carter Redwood/Hyperion Peak
creative consultants: Kenneth L. Roberson, williambryantmiles
intimacy coordinator: Joy DeMichelle
production stage manager: Toya M. Nelson
sound team: Tim Murphy, Mahlick Ceesay, Orville Allen, Parida Tanti, Robert Revell, kevin senzaki
camera team: Alex U. Griffin, AJ Lovelace, Malachi Middleton, Matt Rasku, Samia Zaidi
scenic design: Yohannes Yamassee
hair/grooming: Sasha Mari
production support: Wesley T. Jones, Taylor Artis, Kareem James, Byron Coolie, Sidney Edwards, Galen J. Williams, Rami Campbell, Maela Way, Bairton Brown
and all of our community sponsors and supporters who make this work possible.
