His name is Vinny DePonto. Not a magician, not a psychic. Something stranger and a good deal more fun. His last show, Mindplay, was an Off-Broadway hit. Mind Reader debuts here before he takes it across the country. When you’re in with Amphibian, you see everything first.
Every sponsorship underwrites a specific piece of our season: an apprentice’s first real paycheck, a bus full of students seeing their first play, an emerging playwright’s world premiere. Levels run $500 to $15,000, each so reserve your seat at the table.
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Good to know
RSVP for dinner seating closes Tuesday, September 1. Sponsorships remain available after that date.
5:30 cocktails at Bocca Osteria Romana, 411 S. Main · a three-block walk
6:00 dinner and remarks
7:30 reception and raffle at Amphibian, 120 S. Main
8:00 video and short programme, then Mind Reader · raffle draw after.
One practical note: we suggest using the free parking at Amphibian rather than Bocca, so the evening ends at your car.
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The Keeper – $15000
The Keeper
10 Tickets to MIND READER: The Gala on September 10th
$12,500 Eligible Tax Deductible- You receive 10 tickets to the Gala
- You sponsor SparkFest visiting artists and their stay at The Nobleman Hotel, bringing world-class talent to Fort Worth.
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The Devotee – $2500
The Devotee
4 Tickets to MIND READER: The Gala on September 10th
$1500 Eligible Tax Deductible- You receive 4 tickets to the Gala
- You sponsor professional stipends for directors, actors, and designers from across the metroplex and the country.
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The Confidante – $10000
The Confidante
8 Tickets to MIND READER: The Gala on September 10th
$8,000 Eligible Tax Deductible- You receive 8 tickets to the Gala
- You sponsor paid apprenticeships on our Main Stage and at SparkFest for early-career theatre professionals.
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The Insider – $5000
The Insider
6 Tickets to MIND READER: The Gala on September 10th
$3,500 Eligible Tax Deductible- You receive 6 tickets to the Gala
- Sponsors a free student matinee for 8 public schools, including transportation, a workshop, and refreshments.
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The Believer – $1000
The Believer
2 Tickets to MIND READER: The Gala on September 10th
$500 Eligible Tax Deductible- You receive 2 tickets to the Gala
- You sponsor new equipment for our scene shop, so we can build the sets and designs our shows deserve.
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The Curious – $500
The Curious
1 Ticket to MIND READER: The Gala on September 10th
$250 Eligible Tax Deductible- You receive 1 ticket to the Gala
- You sponsor one actor’s costume, at the level of quality you expect at Amphibian Stage.
What’s On
Vinny Deponto
Vinny DePonto is a theatre-maker and mentalist whose work combines psychological tricks, visual art, and immersive storytelling. His critically acclaimed show Mindplay has toured the US, including an Off-Broadway run in New York City. His work has been presented by Ars Nova, American Conservatory Theater, American Repertory Theater at Harvard, Arena Stage, Huntington Theatre, and the Geffen Playhouse, and has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.
In addition to his live performances, DePonto’s consulting work has been featured in the most recent Broadway productions of Angels in America and Mother Play, in Lincoln Center’s Ghost Light, and in hit television shows on Discovery Channel, NBC, and Netflix. He is also a member of the Bessie Award-winning theatre group Third Rail Projects.
He enjoys burrata, colorful socks, and your deep, dark secrets. He currently lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.
@VinnyDePonto