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.

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Main Cast: Carmen Balthrop, Obba Babatundé, Delores Ivory, Curtis Rayam, Dorceal Duckens, Kenn Hicks, Cora Johnson, Ray Jacobs, Raymond H. Bazemore, Michael Grey

Director: Sid Smith

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