Treemonisha

Name: Treemonisha
Director: Sid Smith
Genre: Music
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Carmen Balthrop, Obba Babatundé, Delores Ivory, Curtis Rayam, Dorceal Duckens

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1982 · 86 min · 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.

Directed by Sid Smith

Cast

Carmen Balthrop — Treemonisha
Obba Babatundé — Zodzetrick
Delores Ivory — Monisha
Curtis Rayam — Remus
Dorceal Duckens — Ned