This extraordinary production has defied the odds from the very beginning and continues to amaze and inspire people across the country.
One of the actors in the production, Angela Robinson, who plays the wild and seductive Shug Avery who helps bring hope to Celie in a time when she had none, is originally from Jacksonville and a graduate of Raines High School.
Angela Robinson as Shug Avery in The Color Purple
On Monday, November 9th, Angela visited her alma mater to meet with students who were passionate about the performing arts, and let them know that whatever their dreams may be, they are achievable.
Angela waiting to speak to the students!
Angela talking to the students about her path to success in the biz!
While Angela will tell you that in real life she is not really very similar to Shug, her message to those Raines students mirrored the message that Shug brings to Celie. There is always hope!
Angela met with all the students after speaking and signed autographs!
Angela and some of her fans.
I was in a pageant with Angela in 1989. She won--and for good reason! She is georgeous woman, a beautiful person, and has the voice of an angel! Tina Warren
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