Treemonisha

A 1982 production of Scott Joplin's American Opera TREEMONISHA preformed at the Houston Grand Opera. The plot centers on 18-year-old Treemonisha, daughter of two ex-slaves who is taught to read, and then leads her community against the influence of conjurers who prey on ignorance and superstition.

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Genre:

Music

Duration:

86 minutes

Year:

1982

Director:

Sid Smith

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Company:

Houston Grand Opera

Cast:
Carmen Balthrop

Treemonisha

Obba Babatundé

Zodzetrick

Delores Ivory

Monisha

Curtis Rayam

Remus

Dorceal Duckens

Ned

Crew:
Frank Corsaro

Stage Director

Chris Nance

Music Director

Sid Smith

Director