2026 Call for Acting Competition Submissions
Feb 3, 2026
Amphibian Stage, a non-profit professional theatre based in Fort Worth, TX is pleased to announce that we will soon be accepting acting submissions for the Acting Competition at SparkFest ’26 (June 5-14, 2026). In 2026, SparkFest, Amphibian Stage's annual performing arts festival, will celebrate Latine artists and the Latine community.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: February 16th 2026 at 9:00AM CST via Google Form
DEADLINE: February 27th, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Who we are seeking:
We are seeking US-based Latine actors – inclusive of those belonging to or descending from the regions of North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America that self-identify as Latine – that currently live in and are authorized to work in the U.S. are invited to apply.
This competition is open to both union and non-union actors alike.
What this opportunity is:
The top 10 Actors from our submission pool will be invited to Fort Worth, TX for 3 Rounds of Competition from June 10th - 14th with the competition lasting 3 rounds from June 11th - 13th; judged by a panel of three theater professional guest judges.* Actors located outside of the DFW metroplex will receive airfare and housing during the competition time in Fort Worth.
Round 1 will be a monologue. Round 2 will be a cold read side. Round 3 will be both monologue and side from the last two rounds implementing feedback provided by our guest judges. Awards for the top placing actors include: $5000 for first prize winner, $3000 for second prize winner, $1000 for third prize winner, and $500 for audience favorite. If selected, you will be contacted via email with more information.
*Competition Judges are not involved in the selection of the 10 actors.
Requirements/Submission Materials:
You must be 18+ at time of submission
A current headshot & resume
Video submission of two contrasting monologues* of any genre/style/era that you feel showcases you best.
Your entire video must be no longer than 2 minutes and submitted as an Unlisted YouTube video.
*If you would like to submit material in a language other than English you are more than welcome to, but understand that while we strive to have a panel of English/Spanish bilingual speakers, each person‘s individual language capacity may vary. If you decide to perform in a language other than English, we encourage you to lean into the clarity of the emotional beats to ensure comprehension.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in disqualification of your submission
SUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 16th 9:00am CST
SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE February 27th, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Selected actors will be contacted in early March.
How are the actors selected?
Following the deadline, all submissions undergo screening and are scored by a committee of industry professionals from across the country and Amphibian Stage staff to select our top 10 actors. Competition Judges are not involved in the selection of the 10 actors.
If you have questions, please email alex@amphibianstage.com (SparkFest '26 Acting Competition Coordinator).
You can learn more about Amphibian Stage at our website (https://amphibianstage.com/) and SparkFest at its own website (https://sparkfestfwtx.com/).
We can't wait to watch you perform!