The Courtship of Mona Mae - Yhane Smith

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**The Courtship of Mona Mae – Yhane Smith**

In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search the American West for her mother, Clara, who she was sold away from during slavery. Mona must recall a past long forgotten in order to survive, so that she can find her mother, love and create a way of life for herself.

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S2Ep3- Tump? Is That You? Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Tump is alive! and re-building his life.

Mother and child are reunited.

CAST:

Okema T. Moore as Mona Mae Christophe

Marc Pierre as Zekial Montgomery

Nathalie Standingcloud as Yona

Langston Darby as Tump

Kevin Kat as Conners

Whitney Deal as Belle and Woman

Sound design by Xperience J.

Edited by Jordan Kauwling

Art design by Saramit Morales

Produced, written and directed 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.

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S2Ep2 - We Are Lost, Mr. Montgomery Sep 16, 2026

Show notes

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

S2Ep1 - We Meet Mother Clara Brown Sep 08, 2026

Show notes

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

BONUS #2 - History 101: Nicodemus, Kansas and Trailer for season two of The Courtship of Mona Mae Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

We are thrilled to bring you new episodes of

The Courtship of Mona Mae!

To celebrate the launch of our new season, we will have a LIVE SHOW on Saturday September 26 in New York City!

Come on out and say howdy!

The link to purchase tickets or make a donation is below.

Wado! (That is how how you say "Thank you" in Cherokee)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997797742828?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sponsored by II Bisonte and Harlem brewing Company

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

BONUS #1 - Get ready for more episodes! History 101: What was the Reconstruction Era? Jun 22, 2026

Show notes

The Courtship of Mona Mae is a western about a Black woman searching for her family post Civil War, post slavery.

The series is independently produced, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith. A g.g. granddaughter of a Black man who served in the Civil War.

Art Design: Saramit Morales

To celebrate the launch of our new season, we will have a LIVE SHOW on Saturday September 26 in New York City!

Come on out and say howdy!

The link to purchase tickets or make a donation is below.

Wado! (That is how how you say "Thank you" in Cherokee)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997797742828?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sponsored by II Bisonte and Harlem brewing Company

Stay in touch!

Instagram: @yhane.writes

Web site: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/

Newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

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

S1EP2 - Love is Simple Sep 14, 2025

Show notes

Mona and Zekial begin their journey from Kentucky to Colorado.

Zekial teaches Mona about love.

"The Courtship of Mona Mae" is a beautiful story of resistance, love and family.

Thank you for listening!

Brandon Micheal Hall as Zekial Montgomery

Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Christophe

Luke Slattery as Conners

Jocelyn O' Toole as Lucille Conners

Joshua Gold as William Conners

D. Rubin Green as Tump

Isaiah James Mueller as Hayes

Peter Killy as The Card Player

Sound Design: XPerience J.

Original Theme Composed and Performed by Jeanette Berry

Art Design: Saramit Morales

Produced, Written and Directed by Yhane Washington Smith

Stay in touch!

Instagram: @yhane.writes

Web site: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/

Newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Join us in making more episodes by becoming a patron.

https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen

You can listen to my other shows here:

https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/

*"Harlem Queen" is 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.

Music:

Epidemic Sound

www.zapsplat.com

www.freesound.org

Big Fish Audio - Serie 6000 Sound Effects Audio Library

"Smashing, Wooden Fence, C.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk)

Songs:

Ghost of the Rail - Gabriel Lewis

Beyond the Western Hill- Gabriel Lewis

Still Drifting- Eric Feinburg

Misty Land- Headlund

Cookies and Candy - J.F. Gloss

Cool Rootsie Dobros- Cody Randall

Lone Rider- Walt Adams

Open Range- Walt Adams

Old Time Fiddlin' - River Run Dry

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S1EP1 - Leave the Romance to the Artists Sep 14, 2025

Show notes

In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search for Mona's mother, Clara who uses her skills to becomes wealthy. Mona must recall long forgotten memories in order to find her mother, love and a secure life for herself.

"The Courtship of Mona Mae" is a beautiful story of resistance, love and family.

Cast:

Brandon Micheal Hall as Zekial Montgomery

Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Christophe

Luke Slattery as Conners

D. Rubin Green as Tump

TJ Washington as Hayes

Sound Designer - Xperience Jay

Art design by Saramit Morales

Mona Mae's Theme composed and performed by Jeanette Berry

Written, directed and edited by Yhane Washington Smith

Music:

Ace in the Hole- Sixteen Wheelers

Ghost Hunt- Sixteen Wheelers

Beyond the Western Hills- Gabriel Lewis

Campfire Legends- Jon Algar

Stay in touch!

Instagram: @yhane.writes

Web site: https://www.yhanewashingtonsmith.com/

Newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Join us in making more episodes by becoming a patron.

https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen

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

S1EP2 - Love is Simple. Mar 09, 2021

Show notes

CONTENT WARNING: Gunfighting, physical fighting, reference to American slavery.

Mona and Zekial start their journey. Mona learns about love.

Thank you for listening!

Brandon Micheal Hall as Zekial Montgomery

Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Christophe

Luke Slattery as Conners

Jocelyn O' Toole as Lucille Conners

Joshua Gold as Williams Conners

D. Rubin Green as Tump

Isaiah James Mueller as Hayes

Peter Killy as The Card Player

Sound Design: XPerience J.

Original Theme Composed and Performed by Jeanette Berry

Art Design: Saramit Morales

Produced, Written and Directed by Yhane Smith

Epidemic Sound

www.zapsplat.com

www.freesound.org

Big Fish Audio - Serie 6000 Sound Effects Audio Library

"Smashing, Wooden Fence, C.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk)

Songs:

Ghost of the Rail - Gabriel Lewis

Beyond the Western Hill- Gabriel Lewis

Still Drifting- Eric Feinburg

Misty Land- Headlund

Cookies and Candy - J.F. Gloss

Cool Rootsie Dobros- Cody Randall

Lone Rider- Walt Adams

Open Range- Walt Adams

Old Time Fiddlin' - River Run Dry

S1EP1 - We Must Be Practical Feb 15, 2021

Show notes

CONTENT WARNING: Gun fighting, language and reference to American slavery.

In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search for Mona's mother, Clara. Mona must recall long forgotten memories in order to find her mother, love and a secure life for herself.

Cast:

Brandon Micheal Hall as Zekial Montgomery

Gabrielle Adkins as Mona Mae Christophe

Luke Slattery as Conners

D. Rubin Green as Tump

TJ Washington as Hayes

Sound Designer - Xperience Jay

Art design by Saramit Morales

Mona Mae's Theme composed and performed by Jeanette Berry

Written, directed and edited by Yhane Smith

Music:

Ace in the Hole- Sixteen Wheelers

Ghost Hunt- Sixteen Wheelers

Beyond the Western Hills- Gabriel Lewis

Campfire Legends- Jon Algar

Instagram: @HarlemQueenAudioDrama

Twitter: @AudioHarlem

HarlemQueen.org

Join us in making more episodes by becoming a patron.

https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen

S1 - Trailer - The Courtship of Mona Mae Jan 17, 2021

Show notes

In the 1870s, Black pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search for Mona's mother, Clara a former slave who uses her skills to become wealthy. Mona must recall a past long forgotten in order to survive so that she can find her mother, love and create a secure way of life for herself.

The Courtship of Mona Mae is a beautiful story of resistance, love and family.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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