Originally written by Scott Joplin (c. 1911), Treemonisha is one of the few pieces set soon after the abolition of slavery, written by a survivor of that era.

Fusing European classical music with the sounds of ragtime, folk, and gospel to create a thrilling and distinct sound, and introducing a young woman protagonist chosen by her community to lead, Joplin’s nearly-lost opera was far ahead of its time.

This reimagined version tells a revolutionary story of a young Black woman who, in discovering the truth of her past, and overcoming enormous personal loss, discovers her power to unify a divided people, and lead her community towards a new future.

June 6, 2023 - 2pm (Preview)
June 7, 2023 - 8pm (Preview)
June 8, 2023 - 8pm (Preview)
June 10, 2023* - 8pm
June 11, 2023 - 4pm
June 14, 2023 - 8pm
June 15, 2023 - 8pm
June 16, 2023 - 8pm
June 17, 2023 - 8pm

*Black Carpet Celebration. This event will celebrate the Black community’s contributions to the arts along with Black culture in general. Everyone is welcome

Luminato Festival Toronto | Produced by Volcano Theatre | Tickets & info here