North Star

North Star is a powerful coming of age story! A young girl faces life-changing choices in the midst of the Civil Rights era.

Set in North Carolina in the 1960s, North Star is the story of Relia, an African-American girl, searching for her place to shine in both society and her personal life. The joyous innocence of Relia’s summer is transformed by the rising tensions of the growing civil rights movement. Relia’s parents are hotly divided between letting her participate in the demonstrations and shielding her from the harsh realities of the civil rights struggle and their community’s battle for freedom. Relia’s memories of magical moments stargazing with her father help guide her as she risks her life to be a part of “Big Freedom.”

Performances are in ARC’s Main Theatre.

Note: This performance is rated “PG-13” for language. Children Ages 4 and under are not admitted.