High Tide is growing quickly, and with that growth comes a responsibility to build an organization behind the curtain that is just as strong as the work onstage. In this message, Board President Nicholas Horne shares his priorities for the remainder of 2026, including stronger governance, sustainability, community connection, brand excellence, and preparing High Tide to grow thoughtfully into its next chapter.

Small theatres rarely close because people stop caring about the art. More often, they struggle because the infrastructure underneath the art never becomes strong enough. In this candid reflection, Executive Director Grace Billingsley shares what High Tide has learned about cash flow, burnout, budgeting, fundraising, and growing responsibly—and why transparency with patrons and donors is one of the most important tools for building a theatre that lasts.

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.

Go behind the scenes of Little Shop of Horrors as High Tide Theatrical enters tech week, the demanding final stretch where lighting, sound, costumes, props, transitions, and backstage communication come together before opening night.