Feeling Less Alone, Together: How Live Theater Helps Us Talk About Mental Health

In a deeply personal and beautifully written reflection, High Tide board member Sarah Jenkins explores how live theater creates space for compassion, conversation, and connection around mental health. From a formative Broadway moment in her teen years to her current role helping bring Every Brilliant Thing to life, Sarah shares how stories onstage can help us process emotions we’re often too afraid to speak aloud.

This blog post offers a powerful reminder: theater is more than entertainment—it’s a shared human experience that can make us feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Waves of Change: Tank’s Tale

As part of our partnership with K9s for Camo during our run of HAIR, we’re honored to share the voices of those directly impacted by their life-changing work. Here is a personal story from one of K9s for Camo’s clients — a family whose life has been forever transformed by the gift of a service dog.

HAIR: A Love Letter to Chaos, Courage, and Community

“Directing this show has felt like willingly jumping onto a moving train that’s on fire — and realizing halfway through that I’m also the conductor, the fireman, and one of the passengers just trying to vibe. It’s loud. It’s chaotic. It’s emotional. 
And honestly? It’s perfect. That’s the whole point.”

High Tide Theatrical’s Vision for 2025 and Beyond

High Tide Theatrical’s Vision for 2025 and Beyond As Artistic Director of High Tide Theatrical, I’m thrilled to unveil our 2025 season—productions that brings humor, depth, and excitement to the […]