The Hair Journey 2026 - Auditions
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
107-B W Whittington Street, Greensboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27406 | Greensboro, NC
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The Hair Journey is coming back in 2026 for its third year and we are headed to Atlanta! We are hosting auditions to fill the roles of this dynamic cast and join us for a journey like none other. We are looking for dedicated performers with experience in Jazz, Contemporary, and Ballet as well as other dance styles rooted in African American culture such as Tap, Majorette, African-inspired, etc.
Lead Roles:
Young Zuri (age 8 - 10 years): Small stipend. Must have previous dance training and performance experience.
Older Zuri (age 14 - 17 years): Small stipend. Must have previous dance training and performance experience
Zuri's Mom (age 18 and up): Paid opportunity. Must have previous dance training and performance experience.
Weave Queen Understudy (18 and up): Paid opportunity. Must be well-versed in Classical Jazz
Nywele Understudy (18 and up): Paid opportunity. Must be well versed in Ballet and Contemporary.
Ensemble Roles (8 and up) include The Beads, The Clouds, Weave Kingdom, and The Land of Locs and Fros Inhabitants: Select ensemble cast members will be offered paid contracts and/or stipends based on dance background, experience, and ensemble role. Must have dance training and performance experience in Contemporary, Jazz, or Ballet. African, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Tap dance are a plus!
Stipends range $50 - 250 (paid at end of project)
Hourly rate ranges $12 - 22/hour (paid monthly)
Rehearsal dates to be determined based on cast availability on Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm, limited Fridays 5 - 7 pm, and limited Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm
Tech week: September 21 - 25
Dress Rehearsal: October 2
Show date: October 3
Bring to audition dance shoes and register online in advance!
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Where is it happening?
107-B W Whittington Street, Greensboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27406Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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