Grace Billingsley reflects on why Little Shop of Horrors became High Tide Theatrical’s biggest feat yet, from a sold-out five-week run and alternating casts to ambitious technical elements, community partnerships, and the infrastructure needs behind the Level Up campaign.
Kyler J. Sherman-Wilkins reflects on returning to the role of Audrey II for the third time, tracing how Little Shop of Horrors shaped his relationship with theatre, identity, belonging, and the strange freedom of becoming someone, or something, larger than himself.
High Tide’s first permanent tech booth is built, and the LEVEL UP campaign is halfway to its goal. Now we need help filling the booth with the equipment that will power future productions.
College Night at High Tide Theatrical offers discounted student tickets, a lively audience experience, and a post-show talkback with the cast and creative team. Learn how this initiative makes theatre more accessible while building the next generation of audiences.
Where does a $25 theatre ticket actually go? At High Tide, each ticket supports far more than what you see on stage—from licensing and production staff to the materials and infrastructure that make live theatre possible. This breakdown offers a transparent look at the real cost of producing a show and why every ticket matters.
A full house may look like success, but in theatre, sold out does not mean profitable. Executive Director Grace Billingsley reflects on the hidden economics of producing live performance and why philanthropy plays a critical role in sustaining organizations like High Tide Theatrical.
At 26, High Tide Theatrical’s Executive Director reflects on building stability, prioritizing sustainability over flash, and leading a growing nonprofit arts organization with clarity, discipline, and long-term vision.
A High Tide volunteer shares what it meant to rediscover theatre in a space rooted in trust, belonging, and accessibility—and why creating inclusive community matters beyond the stage.
Growing up in Springfield’s community theatre scene shaped who Wesley Bryan is as an artist—but it was High Tide Theatrical that helped him find true belonging. In this deeply personal reflection, Wesley shares how productions like The Rocky Horror Show and HAIR challenged him, built his confidence, and gave him the freedom to be unapologetically himself, while thanking the supporters who make that community possible.
“The world of Rocky Horror is like no other; it’s a safe space to be outrageous, weird, sexy, and free. And for me, that safety net opened the door to a deeper confidence that carried into every part of my life.”
