Golden Thread Productions

History

Founded by playwright and director Torange Yeghiazarian, Golden Thread has been a pioneer in Middle Eastern-American theatre and is widely acknowledged for the excellence and innovation of its programming. The company's debut production was Operation No Penetration, LYSISTRATA 97!, an adaptation of the classic Greek comedy in which Palestinian and Israeli women unite to force men into signing a peace treaty. Other highlights include Love Missile, an original musical (2003); Benedictus, a collaboration of Iranian, Israeli, and American artists (2007); ECSTASY | a waterfable, Denmo Ibrahim's ensemble-generated play inspired by a Sufi fable (2009); and the first Middle East America commission Night Over Erzinga by Adriana Sevahn Nichols (2011). Golden Thread's offerings include new Plays; ReOrient Festival & Forum; New Threads reading series; and a robust education program.

Specialties

Golden Thread Productions is dedicated to exploring Middle Eastern cultures and identities as expressed around the globe. We present alternative perspectives of the Middle East by developing and producing theatrical work that is aesthetically varied and politically and viscerally engaging, while supporting countless Middle Eastern artists in all phases of their careers. Our mission is to make the Middle East a potent presence on the American stage and also to make theatre a treasured cultural experience within Middle Eastern communities. We build cultural bridges by engaging the community in an active dialogue and facilitating collaborations among artists of diverse backgrounds with the aim of creating a world where the common human experience supersedes cultural and political differences. .