SparkFest Fort Worth, TX

04/03/2026

Calling all actors! 📣 Amphibian Stage is now accepting AEA and Non-AEA video submissions for SparkFest'26, our annual celebration of new plays—this year highlighting Latine Artists.

We’re casting for three staged readings happening June 5–14 in Fort Worth, TX.
📆 Submission deadline: April 12th at Midnight
👉 Click the link in our bio for full details and how to submit.

04/01/2026

🚨Let's congratulate the Finalists for the SparkFest'26 Acting Competition!🚨

These 10 fantastic performers will convene in Fort Worth, Texas this June to meet, network, showcase their skills, and view for the title of SparkFest'26 Acting Competition Champion.

$9000+ in cash prizes awarded between the Winner, Runner-Up, 1st Runner-Up, and Audience Favorite.

SEE YOU IN JUNE!

03/12/2026

🎉MAKE SOME NOISE🎉

We are elated to announce the three plays that will take the stage in our New Play Development series at SparkFest'26!!! Please give a generous round of applause to our 3 selected playwrights *and* all 9 of our finalists!!

03/03/2026

Introducing our New Play Development finalists for SparkFest’26! Show these talented artists some love!🔥

Next week, we’ll reveal the three selected playwrights whose work will be developed and presented during the festival. Stay tuned! 👀💥

02/16/2026

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!! Submissions are officially OPEN! 🚨

SparkFest’26 Acting Competition is now accepting submissions from US-based Latine actors (union + non-union welcome!).

🎭 10 actors selected
💰 $9,500 in total cash prizes
📍 In-person at Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth, TX
🗓 Must be available in person from June 9–14, 2026

Submit 2 monologues (no more than 2 minutes total), plus headshot + resume as an unlisted YouTube video.

⏳ Deadline: February 27

Failure to follow submission instructions could result in disqualification so read carefully!

Full details: https://sparkfestfwtx.com/articles/2026-call-for-acting-competition-submissions

02/03/2026

Announcing Auditions for SparkFest‘26 Acting Competition!
Submission Window: February 16 - 20, 2026

WHAT: 10 Actors nationwide will be selected and invited to compete in 3 Rounds of competition with a total of $9,500 in cash prizes.

WHO: US based Latine actors (open to both union and non-union).

WHEN: Acting Competition Dates - June 10-14, 2026 (yes, during the FIFA World Cup)

WHERE: Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth, Texas

WHY: To uplift and celebrate each other while also providing you the opportunity to grow your network!

HOW*: From February 16-20, submit 2 monologues that showcase you along with your most recent headshot and resume. Your entire video must be no longer than 2 minutes and sent as an Unlisted YouTube Video

*Failure to follow these instructions could result in disqualification of your submission

Want more info on the Acting Competition and SparkFest? Check out our website (link in bio)

12/08/2025

🚨Submissions are now live!🚨

To submit, see here: bit.ly/SFPlays2026
For more details, see here: https://bit.ly/SFPlayDetails26

📣 Help us spread the word! 📣 Starting December 8th (next Monday) at 9AM CST we will be accepting submissions from US-based Latine playwrights from all across the nation to be considered for our New Works portion of Amphibian Stage's SparkFest'26. Mark your calendars! We will release the link on December 8th on social media and on the SparkFest website.

DETAILS:
Three selected playwrights will receive a 20-hour development workshop followed by 2 staged readings at Amphibian Stage. Rehearsal and readings of the three selected plays will take place between June 5-14, 2026 (exact schedule TBD). Playwrights will receive a professional stipend of $500 each. Playwrights outside of DFW will receive airfare and housing during the development time in Fort Worth.

🚨 Only 100 submissions will be accepted. The application window will close once the cap is reached or on December 19th, 2025 - whichever occurs first.

Learn more: https://sparkfestfwtx.com/articles/2026-call-for-plays-by-us-based-latine-playwrights?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

12/01/2025

📣 Help us spread the word! 📣 Starting December 8th (next Monday) at 9AM CST we will be accepting submissions from US-based Latine playwrights from all across the nation to be considered for our New Works portion of Amphibian Stage's SparkFest'26. Mark your calendars! We will release the link on December 8th on social media and on the SparkFest website.

DETAILS:
Three selected playwrights will receive a 20-hour development workshop followed by 2 staged readings at Amphibian Stage. Rehearsal and readings of the three selected plays will take place between June 5-14, 2026 (exact schedule TBD). Playwrights will receive a professional stipend of $500 each. Playwrights outside of DFW will receive airfare and housing during the development time in Fort Worth.

🚨 Only 100 submissions will be accepted. The application window will close once the cap is reached or on December 19th, 2025 - whichever occurs first.

Learn more: https://sparkfestfwtx.com/articles/2026-call-for-plays-by-us-based-latine-playwrights?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

07/27/2025

“We will protest as long as we carry breath.”

Thank you to Colette Copeland at Glasstire for this powerful interview, where Gregg Deal reflects on identity, resistance, and the performance work he brought to SparkFest 2025—including Seeing Red and his striking mural installation.

Those lucky enough to experience Gregg’s work at SparkFest’25 witnessed the undeniable power of Indigenous presence and self-representation at Amphibian Stage

Read the full conversation and learn more:

Colette Copeland speaks with multimedia artist Gregg Deal about his practice and his work, which was recently featured in Fort Worth.

06/29/2025

SparkFest 2025 wrapped up last week, and we’re still buzzing from the energy, creativity, and heart that filled the room! 💥 Here’s a look back at moments from 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆 by Joseph D. Valdez, directed by Rhiana Yazzie.

06/29/2025

SparkFest 2025 wrapped up last week, and we’re still buzzing from the energy, creativity, and heart that filled the room! 💥 Here’s a look back at moments from 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗹𝘂 by Lee Cataluna, directed by R. Réal Vargas Alanis.