Treemonisha
“An Opera in Three Acts”
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.
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Treemonisha (Scott Joplin) - Houston Grand Opera legendado português-BR
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-03-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sid Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Joplin
- Original Score
- Scott Joplin
- Original Title
- Treemonisha
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Houston Grand Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sid Smith
Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin
Department Leadership Roster
Sid Smith
Director
Scott Joplin
Original Music Composer
Scott Joplin
Writer
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What is Treemonisha about?
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.
Who directed Treemonisha?
Treemonisha was directed by Sid Smith.
Who stars in Treemonisha?
The principal cast of Treemonisha includes Carmen Balthrop, Obba Babatundé, Delores Ivory, Curtis Rayam, Dorceal Duckens.
When was Treemonisha released and how long is it?
Treemonisha was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Treemonisha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Treemonisha was composed by Scott Joplin.