Fade To Black Fest

Fade To Black Fest Fade To Black: Houston's 1st and only short play festival to showcase the new works of African American playwrights! Founded by Shabach Enterprise

Submissions for our festival are national and take place annually. Shabach Enterprise (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) presents Fade To Black: Houston's first short play festival to showcase the new works of African American playwrights! Each year we select the plays of ten finalists from around the U.S. and produced them before a live audience.

08/08/2026

D.E.I. by Charles White
Directed by LaKeisha Randle

Starring:
David Akinwande and Navi Davis

Fade To Black Play Festival 2026
Video Credit: Nolan Pena

08/06/2026

🎭✨ WE HEARD YOU… SO WE ADDED ANOTHER DAY! ✨🎭

Because of the overwhelming response to our 2026–2027 Season Auditions, we’ve officially added an additional audition date: Thursday, August 13!

We’re incredibly grateful for the excitement surrounding Season 8: STILL BECOMING, and we can’t wait to welcome even more artists into the room.

Whether you’re a returning Encore performer or auditioning with us for the very first time, this is your opportunity to be part of a season filled with bold stories, unforgettable characters, and meaningful theatre.

🎭 Additional Audition Date Added:
Thursday, August 13, 2026 (By Appointment Only)

đź“… Audition Dates:
• August 9
• August 10
• NEW: August 13

🎬 Reserve your audition today:

https://koalendar.com/e/encore-2025-2026-auditions-2627?month=2026-08&duration=3

Actors. Singers. Dancers. Storytellers. First-timers. Veterans.

Your next role could be waiting.

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up—we’re looking forward to seeing each of you in the audition room. Let’s make Season 8 one to remember! ❤️🎭

The curtain has closed on *Challenging Brown*, but our gratitude remains.Thank you to every audience member who joined u...
08/06/2026

The curtain has closed on *Challenging Brown*, but our gratitude remains.

Thank you to every audience member who joined us, shared the production, and supported this powerful new work. We are equally grateful to playwright Cris Eli Blak, director Alric Davis, and our extraordinary cast, creative team, crew, volunteers, partners, and supporters who helped bring this production to life.

Thank you for continuing to support Shabach Enterprise and bold new works by African American playwrights. The conversations sparked by *Challenging Brown* will continue long after the final bow.

This weekend is your last chance to experience Challenging Brown. We can’t wait to see you for this incredible new work ...
08/01/2026

This weekend is your last chance to experience Challenging Brown. We can’t wait to see you for this incredible new work exploring education, friendships, relationships, and the moments that shape who we become.

Don’t miss it! We’ll see you this weekend!

🎟️ Tickets available Now - August 2nd
https://matchouston.org/events/2026/challenging-brown

đź“ŤMATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
Matchbox 1
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

Tune in today 11am-1pm on Houston Public Media News 88.7. for our interview with Hello Houston!With closing weekend quic...
07/30/2026

Tune in today 11am-1pm on Houston Public Media News 88.7. for our interview with Hello Houston!

With closing weekend quickly approaching, this is the perfect time to hear more before experiencing the show for yourself!

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW–August 2nd, you definitely don’t want to miss this one.

https://matchouston.org/events/2026/challenging-brown

đź“ŤMATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
Matchbox 1
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

The final weekend is approaching. Don’t miss your chance to see Challenging Brown! 🎭✨🎟️ Tickets available Now - August 2...
07/30/2026

The final weekend is approaching. Don’t miss your chance to see Challenging Brown! 🎭✨

🎟️ Tickets available Now - August 2nd
https://matchouston.org/events/2026/challenging-brown

đź“ŤMATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
Matchbox 1
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

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