In this episode of Strictly Creative, we speak with actor Cassel Miles, co-creator and performer of Josiah — the powerful one-person play that brings to life the story of Josiah Henson, a man who escaped slavery and helped build an Underground Railroad community in Canada.

Henson’s journey from bondage in Kentucky to freedom in Ontario in 1830 is one of courage, faith, and leadership. 

Cassel shares his creative path from dancer to actor, his rediscovery of artistic passion, and the deep emotional connection that led him to tell Henson’s story on stage. It’s a conversation about purpose, resilience, and the power of storytelling to reclaim forgotten history.

Josiah was originally co-created by Cassel Miles and Charles Robertson, and written by Charles Robertson.