Treemonisha

(en)

An Opera in Three Acts

1982

1h26m

Music

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1982

Production company:

Houston Grand Opera

Top Cast

Carmen Balthrop

as Treemonisha

Obba Babatundé

as Zodzetrick

Delores Ivory

as Monisha

Curtis Rayam

as Remus

Dorceal Duckens

as Ned

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