Treemonisha, an Opera in Three Acts by Scott Joplin, will be staged under the distinguished patronage of Philanthropists Sir Durward and Lady Knowles and in conjunction with the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. It is one of the major events commemorating the 36th Anniversary of Bahamas Independence on July 10, 2009, and it will feature an all-Bahamian cast, including members of the National Dance Company.
The opera brings to life such themes as ring-play, storytelling, superstition, voodoo, ignorance, religion, education and leadership. It is set on a freed-slave plantation, led by elders Ned and his wife Monisha, and tells the story of an 18-year-old girl, Treemonisha, who is elected to lead and teach the community of slaves to aspire to something better and higher than superstition and conjuring.
The opera is produced and directed by Dr. Cleveland Williams, renowned Bahamian operatic baritone singer. Performances will be held at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts on July 6, 7, 8 and 11 at 8:00 p.m. nightly.
For more information, call The Dundas Centre For The Performing Arts at (242) 394-7179 or (242) 393-3728.
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