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.

Release Date

January 1, 1982

Status

Released

Original Title

Treemonisha

Runtime

1h 26min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Houston Grand Opera