| Date | TIme | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Jun. 18 | 7:30 PM | On Sale May 15 | PWYC Preview |
| Friday, Jun. 19 | 7:30 PM | On Sale May 15 | Opening |
| Saturday, Jun. 20 | 7:30 PM | On Sale May 15 | Artist Talkback |
| Sunday, Jun. 21 | 3:00 PM | On Sale May 15 |
Shabach Enterprise
2026 Fade to Black Play Festival
Celebrating the New Works of African American Playwrights
FADE TO BLACK PLAY FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 14TH SEASON!!!
The Fade To Black Play Festival celebrates 14 seasons of amazing festival performances! We are Houston's first and only national short play festival to spotlight the new works of African-American playwrights. Our play festival is the hippest, hottest play festival you'll ever experience! Be There!
The Movement:
Since its inception, the Fade To Black Play Festival has aimed to revolutionize the Houston theatre community. We envisioned an event that was both relevant to contemporary issues and rich with opportunities for emerging talent. Thus, we established a platform dedicated to showcasing the new works of underrepresented African-American playwrights.
Our festival is proudly volunteer-supported, culturally diverse, and deeply rooted in the community. Each year, countless local artists contribute to its ongoing success. Thanks to our rapidly growing audience, we are thrilled to announce our 12th season! For the first time, we are extending the festival over two weekends.
Don't miss this landmark event in our continued pursuit of excellence!
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 - SUNDAY, JUNE 21
MATCHBOX 2
RUNTIME:
2 hours with 1 intermission
TICKETS:
RESERVED SEATING
$60 in advance/$50 at the door
PREMIUM SEATING
$35 in advance/$45 at the door
GOLD SEATING
$25 in advance/$35 at the door
SILVER SEATING
Each ticket is subject to a $5 box office support fee at checkout.
SPECIAL DATES/DISCOUNTS
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN Preview Performance
Thursday, June 18 @ 7:30 PM
($10 minimum)
ARTIST TALKBACK
Saturday, June 20, immediately following the show
Join us for a discussion with the playwrights!
STUDENT/SENIOR DISCOUNTS
Students (18+) and Seniors (65+) can receive 15% off the Silver Seating tickets at checkout! Use code F2BStu for students & F2BSen for seniors. 2 ticket limit per order.
GROUP DISCOUNT
Groups of 10 or more can receive a 10% discount off ticket to any level. Use code F2BGROUP10 at checkout.
The Shows
D.E.I. by Charles White (New York, NY),
The Understanding by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman (Baltimore, MD)
Snapshots by D. L. Patrick (Detroit, MI)
When the Horn Blows by Kwik Jones (Waynesboro, GA)
Performances are recommended for audiences 18 and over due to mature subject matter.
