Treemonisha

“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

Music

Scott Joplin

Screenplay

Scott Joplin

Status

Released

Release date

01/01/1982

Original language

English