Overview
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
- Carmen Balthrop as Treemonisha
- Obba Babatundé as Zodzetrick
- Delores Ivory as Monisha
- Curtis Rayam as Remus
- Dorceal Duckens as Ned
- Kenn Hicks as Andy
- Cora Johnson as Lucy
- Ray Jacobs as Parson Alltalk
- Raymond H. Bazemore as Simon
- Michael Grey as Cephus