Casting Call for "Voices Rising: The Grit Of Youth" Film
Casting actors for "Voices Rising: The Grit Of Youth" Independent feature film, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In Minneapolis, a group of 6 teens in a spoken‑word program fight to find their voices while their community battles gentrification, grief, and survival. At the center is 15‑year‑old Alicia Price, an Afro-Dominican poet, whose words spark a movement to save her father’s soul food restaurant — all while quietly wrestling with the ache of a mother who walked away. Rate: Non‑paid Additional info: When applying, please include a 1‑minute monologue of your choice (video submission) Headshot (if available) Acting resume (if available) Reel (if available)
5 roles
Street‑smart, a hothead with a vulnerable side.
Probation officer, tough exterior but capable of change.
Barber with sharp humor, loyal like family.
Once community‑minded but now a gentrification enforcer, charming yet cold.
Confident, grounded, and community‑minded, focused on preserving both buildings and legacies.
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