Treemonisha

Synopsis

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.

CAST

Sid Smith

Director

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

Cleveland Williams

Luddud

Sid Smith

Director

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

Cleveland Williams

Luddud