Lantern Islamic Theater Company’s 2026 Masjid Tours production of “Coraline”
Lantern Islamic Theater Company’s 2026 Masjid Tours production of Coraline, an Islamic mystery-drama based on the 2002 critically acclaimed children’s novel by Neil Gaiman, and the subsequent 2009 animated film by LAIKA studios, directed by Henry Selick.
Coraline Jaleel – a young Muslim girl fed up with her boring, dull life, seeks solace in a new, better, other version of her world – including her other parents. Entrapped by the deception of this dunya, she battles for the lives of her parents, her friends, and her own. Guided by her remembrance of Allah (swt), Coraline is tasked with saving her loved ones against all the cards stacked against her.
Lantern Islamic Theater’s performance team is embarking on a tour across various U.S. masjids to present their one-act Islamic folktale, Coraline.
Written by Mohamed Amin and adapted from Neil Gaiman’s classic, this production is designed for audiences of all ages. Featuring an entirely Muslim youth cast, the play blends Islamic storytelling with creative artistry, aiming to inspire Muslim communities across the U.S. to embrace Islamic theater as a meaningful and innovative form of community engagement.
The play features a cast of 11 actors. The total run time is 50 minutes.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ quoting Prophet Yahya (ʿalayhis-salām) said, “I command you to remember Allah. Verily, the parable of that is a man who is being chased by his enemies, until he comes to an impenetrable fortress, where he protects himself from them. In the same way, a servant will not protect himself against Shaytan except by the dhikr of Allah” (Tirmidhī).
If you are a Masjid community leader or President, and are interested in bringing Islamic theatre to your local Muslim communities, feel free to message our outreach team at outreach@lanternislamictheater.com.
Or, if you have questions/comments, please email our Artistic Director, Mohamed Amin, at info@lanternislamictheater.com.
The Masjid Tours begins July 11th, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will wrap up on October 17th, 2026 in Cuyahoga, Ohio.
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