Soul Rep Theatre Company will present Madam Queen, a fully staged world-premiere production of the final work by the late, beloved Dallas playwright diannetucker. The historical drama marks the culmination of a year-long creative journey and honors the enduring legacy of a visionary artist whose influence helped shape Soul Rep from its earliest days.

Inspired by the life of Stephanie St. Clair, Harlem’s legendary “Queen of the Numbers” and one of the nation’s first Black female millionaires, Madam Queen brings to the stage a powerful portrait of ambition, resilience, and survival in 1920s Harlem. Through a bold and richly layered narrative, the play explores race, power, identity, and the cost of claiming space in a world determined to deny it.

Presented as a fully staged production, Madam Queen reflects diannetucker’s expansive storytelling style - blending history, spectacle, and emotional depth. The production stands as both a celebration of Black women’s leadership and an artistic tribute to a playwright whose voice continues to resonate.