SF'24

EVENTS

About Sparkfest

The two-week performing arts festival is a celebration of theatrical, artistic, and cultural experiences with dozens of events, including new play developments, classes, an acting competition, special performances, and concerts, bringing artists from all over the US to Fort Worth, TX.

About Sparkfest

Festival Background

Started in 2021, SparkFest is Fort Worth's glimpse into the future of performing arts.

Amphibian Stage

New Play Development

Acting Competition

A playwright strikes an

idea–that spark.

Artistic collaborators bring their

talents to kindle the flame.

Arts leaders travel from across

the nation to witness the work

ignite before it spreads like

wildfire.

And when our artists aren't at

work, they're at play with the

community.

All of the magic happens in

the bustling South Main

Village at Amphibian Stage.

This is SparkFest.

Festival Background

Started in 2021, SparkFest is Fort Worth's glimpse into the future of performing arts.

Amphibian Stage

New Play Development

Acting Competition

A playwright strikes an

idea–that spark.

Artistic collaborators bring their

talents to kindle the flame.

Arts leaders travel from across

the nation to witness the work

ignite before it spreads like

wildfire.

And when our artists aren't at

work, they're at play with the

community.

All of the magic happens in

the bustling South Main

Village at Amphibian Stage.

This is SparkFest.

Festival Background

Started in 2021, SparkFest is Fort Worth's glimpse into the future of performing arts.

Amphibian Stage

New Play Development

Acting Competition

A playwright strikes an

idea–that spark.

Artistic collaborators bring their

talents to kindle the flame.

Arts leaders travel from across

the nation to witness the work

ignite before it spreads like

wildfire.

And when our artists aren't at

work, they're at play with the

community.

All of the magic happens in

the bustling South Main

Village at Amphibian Stage.

This is SparkFest.

Testimonials

"Not only do we get to work on new material, but these major institutions, people, and advocates see the work and can then go to their own regions and talk about it. Amphibian Stage can actually make change happen at the greater scale of the country's theater environment."

Reena Dutt

Freelance Director, SparkFest'23 Participant

"I like SparkFest being focused on a specific group; it draws together a lot of art that you wouldn't be able to see without having to travel a lot of different places. The final performance last year, the musical group (Voices Unveiled), was amazing and not something we would have ever been able to see or even know about without SparkFest."

Doug Gault

Amphibian Stage Board Member, Developer at DRW

"I found SparkFest completely transformative – this was the first opportunity I’ve had to see a full-length play on its feet in front of an audience and also the first time I’ve been involved in such a collaborative rehearsal process where exploring and refining were actively encouraged. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity and now feel exponentially more confident about sending the play out and trying to get it in front of more eyes."

Leela Velautham

Playwright, SparkFest'23 Participant

"Just last week I had visitors to my shop from Egypt, the UK, Los Angeles, and Seattle, all in town for SparkFest 2023! Most of them had never been to Fort Worth or Texas before. They are so impressed by our city. I credit Amphibian for being an amazing ambassador and facilitator of cultural exchange here in Fort Worth."

Tasha Monticture

Owner of South Main Bodega | SparkFest'22 Participant

Amphibian Stage & '24 Festival Staff