Treemonisha 1982
"An Opera in Three Acts"
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.
Director: Sid Smith
Cast
Carmen Balthrop
Treemonisha
Obba Babatundé
Zodzetrick
Delores Ivory
Monisha
Curtis Rayam
Remus
Dorceal Duckens
Ned
Kenn Hicks
Andy
Cora Johnson
Lucy
Ray Jacobs
Parson Alltalk
Raymond H. Bazemore
Simon
Michael Grey
Cephus