Treemonisha

1982 • 1h 26m • Music

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

Writers

Scott Joplin

Status

Released