AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Junior Players are presenting “North Star,” a story about a young Black girl growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, in honor of Black History Month.
The performance focuses on resilience, family and stories that shape identity. The production uses a stripped-down approach on a small stage to emphasize the message the young actors deliver to audiences.
“I started to learn about my character and about the play and it was very impactful for me on a personal level,” said Nate Miligns, who plays Willie in “North Star.”
“North Star” retells the story of Relia, a young Black girl growing up during a time when finding your voice was rare and life was unfair to her family and other Black families during the Civil Rights Movement.
“He’s really passionate in his beliefs for freedom and free will. I think it’s kind of interesting that his mind is the fact that he thinks he isn’t heard,” Miligns said about his character Willie.
Co-director Sean Moton said working on the play demonstrates variety as the spice of life.
“I work with kids all day, so it’s nice to come and work with adults and kids who have a real passion for it, so it’s a joy,” Moton said.
Lewis said the play shows that every person has their own guiding star.
“The play itself is so impactful in itself. There’s such a great message that we’re trying to share about free will and our history, I’m so happy I got a chance to learn something from this character,” Sean said.
Lewis said he hopes audiences start seeing their light that can act as a guide, a light that heals, and a light that can change the world.
“North Star” will be performed Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Kroc Center. Tickets can be purchased here.
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