the madame of leimert

larryjean & powell house of arts present ✨ the madame of leimert ✨

written by: larryjean powell directed by: roger q. mason
starring: devere rogers, harrison white, john clarence stewart, charles reese, jalen k. stewart, darian dauchan, eric b. anthony, john santos, idrees degas

a powerful story captured in front of a live audience at television city, july 2024.
this cine-theatre experience blends raw truth, theatrical intensity, and cinematic depth—
an unfiltered journey through power, survival, and the soul of leimert park.

⚠ viewer discretion advised | tv-ma | contains strong language, violence, and themes of sa.
synopsis: a pioneer of black gay nightlife in los angeles faces the challenge of balancing mentorship and personal desires in his sixties.
themes: this play examines the urgent need for intergenerational mentorship within the community and the conflicts that arise between personal desires and communal responsibilities.