New Threads Reading Series 2022
New Threads Staged Reading Series returns!
New Threads 2022, our popular and free staged reading series, introduces four new vital plays in development from or about the Middle East. This year’s selections include stories and artists from Afghanistan, Egypt, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, and the United States. The four staged readings will take place Tuesdays, August 9, 16, 23 and 30 in a tour of three different San Francisco theatre venues. All readings are at 7pm and FREE. Reservations are recommended.
Proof of vaccination with booster and a mask are required for entry.
The Language of Wild Berries
by Naghmeh Samini
translated and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian
US Premiere
Oct. 14 - Nov. 6, 2022
Donya and Davood celebrate their wedding anniversary by traveling to the same seaside town where they spent their honeymoon. But on this trip, their 10th anniversary, a mysterious young man is following them. Who is he? What does he want? Trying to solve the mystery of the young man throws Donya and Davood into a time warp recalling their past nine anniversary trips. They remember what they have forgotten. But will that be enough to save their marriage?
Season Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets for our 2022 mainstage productions are on sale now! These include the World Premiere of Egyptian playwright Adam Ashraf Elsayigh’s Drowning in Cairo, directed by Sahar Assaf and the long-awaited U.S. Premiere of celebrated Iranian playwright Naghmeh Samini’s The Language of Wild Berries, translated and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian. Check out our new and improved ticketing! In our continuing efforts to provide an equitable and accessible theatre experience for all, we recently revised our ticketing policies and pricing structure to better reflect the fundamental values we hold that we believe foster a just, inclusive and community-driven space. Visit the Buy Tickets page for more information.
Golden Thread is a resident company of Potrero Stage, operated by PlayGround.