GOLDEN30: A Campaign for Our 30th Anniversary

2026 marks Golden Thread’s 30th anniversary, and we’re marking this impressive milestone with an audacious Golden30 Campaign to raise $300,000 over the next 12 months! Our first goal is to raise $30,000 by the end of 2025. Will you join us in securing the next 30 years for Golden Thread?

For the last 30 years, Golden Thread has stood strong as the first American theater company dedicated to the Middle East. As the world has witnessed the rise of Islamophobia after 9/11, the devastation of the war on Iraq, and now the ongoing genocide in Palestine, we have remained steadfast with our unwavering, multicultural voice for Middle Eastern and North African communities. Our stories defy stereotypes and challenge false narratives with rich humanity.

As we reflect on our legacy, we are overwhelmed by the number of artists, supporters, and champions like you who made our success possible. In 30 years, we have:

• Produced more than 150 plays, most of them world premieres;
• Employed over 2,000 artists, majority of whom are women, queer, BIPOC, or of Middle Eastern heritage;
• Served more than 80,000 audience members;
• Partnered with more than 150 organizations at the front lines of the fight for justice. 

No one does what Golden Thread does, and our communities need us now more than ever. As funding from the government and foundations dwindle, and censorship and authoritarianism become commonplace, we launch the Golden30 Campaign with a clear commitment: to build a strong foundation for growth and stability, ensuring that our essential cultural home for many communities continues to thrive.

We invite you to join us in securing the next 30 years of Golden Thread’s vibrant future. Can we count on your donation in 2025 to help us reach our first $30,000 milestone?