“An Opera in Three Acts”
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
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