Fairytale Players: Leila's Quest For Flight Middle East Center Stage

Golden Thread Productions presents an original radio play for youth and families. In response to the success of our in-person tour to forty Bay Area schools and libraries, Leila’s Quest for Flight is now a radio play, released just in time for the holiday season! Now available as a streamable podcast, this inspirational story is free to access from the comfort of your home and to share with loved ones near and far.

Synopsis - When the optometrist shatters little Leila’s dream of becoming a pilot, a menagerie of mythic birds gather to help her accomplish her goal. Drawn from beloved Palestinian folktales, Leila’s Quest for Flight incorporates music, dance, and physical comedy. These dynamic shows are entertaining for all ages, connecting diverse cultural traditions to contemporary themes. Golden Thread Fairytale Players offer a dynamic repertoire of performances for young audiences, with plays based on traditions and folklore from across the Middle East.

Written and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian drawn from Palestinian folktales

Production design by Mokhtar Paki

Sound design by James Ard

Featuring: Simon Bloch & Maya Nazzal

Stage Manager: Sarah Al-Kassab

Thank you to Wendy Reyes, our media volunteer.

This production was made possible in part with generous support from the Harbor Point Charitable Foundation.