ReOrient 2026 Festival

Palestinian laughter is a radical act of resistance. Are you sad you missed the sold-out show of Palestinian comedy? Don’t fret – now it’s available on-demand. Part of proceeds go to support Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA).

Hosts Marina Johnson and Nabra Nelson take a sweeping look at 30 years of MENA/SWANA theater in the U.S. – from Golden Thread’s founding in 1996 to a growing ecosystem of bold, community-rooted companies shaping the American stage through urgency, artistry, and refusal.

2026 marks Golden Thread’s 30th anniversary, and we’re marking this impressive milestone with an audacious Anniversary Campaign to raise $300,000 by December 31.