“SOLD!
Off to the American Dream!”
Freedom, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family
find more
freedom in the US than expected.
LIGHTBRINGER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
The Light Bringer at the Tampa International Fringe
Festival 2022
A true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila
Lee, directed by Bill Pats. In this one-woman show, Laila brings
to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South,
and how she discovers her own place in the world and what sacrifices
she must make.
Laila
Lee is a performer hailing from Tampa, Florida. Laila and Bill
came upon each other’s work at Shameless Stories, Tampa, where
the pair began working together on The Light Bringer. Laila
Lee moved to the United States from Saudi Arabia at eight years
old. Laila studied theatre at the University of South Florida
while obtaining a Pre-Medical Degree, receiving a BA in Theatre
and a BS in Biology. Leaving the medical path behind, Laila
has worked with numerous Tampa Bay professional theatre companies,
including Ghostlight Theatre, for which Laila performed in All
in a Day's Work and Inappropriately Funny Moments,
and wrote and performed “Dear Aunt Flow” in Stories
and Stilettos. Her favorite acting credits include Leonora
in Gorilla Theatre’s production of The Long Christmas Dinner,
Zerbinette in Hat Trick’s production of Scapin, and Peggy
in Eckerd Theatre’s production of The Hundred Dresses.
A natural storyteller, she won Most Courageous at Shameless
Stories in Tampa and the Jenny Award for "Telling it Like it
is" in Winnipeg, Canada.
Storytelling is one of the most compelling and captivating genres
that draws people to experience someone’s story unfold on stage.
Life is stranger than fiction, especially when it examines the
overwhelming themes of immigration, family dynamics, and desire
for harmony between an old world and a new one whilst attaining
“the American dream” in the backdrop of many political, religious,
and global issues. The Light Bringer is a timely piece that
explores such themes, proving to be one of the most powerful
stories in the fringe festival.
Awards:
Best of Fest Tampa International Fringe Digital 2020 Festival
Jenny Award for Telling Like it Is, 2019 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre
Festival
"Devastating and satisfying"- Winnipeg Free Press
"A rich tale well told." - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
“Laila Lee produces with spades.” - Jenny Revue
Tampa International Fringe Festival
The Coop Stage- 107, HCC Ybor (Corner of Palm and 14 Ave)
Cost/Tickets: https://tampafringe.org/shows/
Dates:
July 28 at 7:00 pm
July 30 at 9:15 pm
July 31 at 6:00 pm
August 6 at 6:30 pm
August 7 at 2:45 pm
Light Bringer Productions: www.thelight-bringer.com
