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Casting Actors for "Stranger To The Yoke" Short Film

Dallas, TX, United States
ID: 288982Exp: 7/20/2025
Description:

The short film titled "Stranger To The Yoke" is now looking for an African American actor. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Stranger to the Yoke is a gripping historical short film based on a true story, set in 1857 Texas. It follows the harrowing journey of Alpheus, the enslaved Matriarch, and Mary, a young white girl kidnapped and sold into slavery under the false identity of a Black child. As her secret threatens to unravel the fragile threads of an enslaved community, lead by Alpheus, the story explores identity, survival, and the soul-deep resilience of those bound but not broken by chains. Rate: Paid Roles. Additional info: Filming Dates: July 21st – 24th; Location: Dallas, TX. When applying, please slate: Name; Include headshot, resume, reel (if available), and your availability for July 21–24 with the subject line: STRANGER TO THE YOKE. Please submit a 1 - 3 minute dramatic monologue.

1 role

HENDERSONMale30-39 y.o.African-American

Strong and proud, worn by injustice. His pain often manifests as anger and distrust, especially toward Alpheus.

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