High Tide Theatrical

08/31/2026

Don't have your tickets yet?
If you're hoping to see Ride the Cyclone, Thursday evening is your best bet.

Limited tickets remain for the rest of the run.

Make your reservation at hightidegsf.org.

August 28-September 12, 2026
The Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard
215 W Olive St, Springfield, MO 65806

Rating: PG-13 for language and thematic content
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, with one thirty minute intermission
Trigger Warnings: Ride the Cyclone contains dark comedy, depictions of death, mature themes, and strong language.

08/31/2026

Congratulations to the cast of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show at High Tide Theatrical! We are so excited to go on this wild ride with such a talented group of performers.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned, we were truly blown away by your talent and spirit! If your name does not appear on the list, we encourage you to join us for auditions for our next concert, Outcasts & Underdogs: In Concert. Audition information will be published in the next few weeks.

—Joshua, Grace, Annie, Emily


Cast List:

USHERETTE/MAGENTA - Greta Paulsen
BRAD – Elian Mackey
JANET - Anna Pacino
NARRATOR - Stefany Cambra
RIFF RAFF - Michaela West
COLUMBIA - Cat Hamlin
FRANK ‘N’ FURTER – Betty Bombshell
ROCKY - Nicholas Elsworth
EDDIE/DR.SCOTT - Warren Swedberg

PHANTOMS -
Helen-Ashley Bodenhamer
Maceo Cortezz
Mallory Maggi
Re*****on Duvernell

08/30/2026

What keeps a small theatre alive?

In our newest blog, Executive Director Grace Billingsley shares a candid look at the realities behind running a small nonprofit theatre, what High Tide has learned so far, and what we’re doing now to build an organization that can last.

Read “Why Small Theatres Close — and How We Avoid That” on our website: hightidesgf.org/why-small-theatres-close-and-how-we-avoid-that

08/30/2026

Weekend 1 took the ride, and we are still recovering.

Thank you to everyone who packed the room, laughed with us, cried with us, and joined the Saint Cassian Chamber Choir for opening weekend of Ride the Cyclone.

Limited tickets remain for weekends 2 and 3. Don’t wait to get on the Cyclone.

Ride the Cyclone
Now playing through September 12
Tickets at hightidesgf.org

08/28/2026

Ride the Cyclone opens tonight!

"Ride The Cyclone," the cult favorite musical, opens Friday night at High Tide Theatrical. The play — which manages to be hilarious, haunting and heartwarming — has a throughline of grief, which is right in director Imari Stout's wheelhouse.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/arts/ride-cyclone-high-tide-musical/

08/28/2026

Happy opening night to the Saint Cassian Chamber Choir.
They came. They sang. They died. They’re ready for an audience.
Ride the Cyclone opens tonight at High Tide. Let’s ride.

Tickets: hightidesgf.org
📸: Spencer Rae

08/27/2026

Welcome to the strangest ride in musical theatre.

Ride the Cyclone
August 28-September 12, 2026
The Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard
Rated PG-13 for language and thematic content

Tickets: hightidesgf.org
📸: Spencer Rae

08/26/2026

Fasten your seatbelts, Springfield. Ride the Cylcone opens Friday and runs for three weekends.

Tickets: hightidesgf.org
📸: Spencer Rae

08/22/2026

You know the movie. Now come meet the monster live.

High Tide Theatrical’s Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is back at the Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard for Springfield’s rowdiest Halloween-season tradition.

This is Rocky up close: loud, late, campy, sweaty, strange, and fully alive. Audience participation is part of the experience, and official High Tide prop bags are included with every ticket.

Veterans, virgins, and creatures of the night welcome.

Tickets are on sale now.

October 9–24 only. Small room. Limited seats. No second chances once they’re gone.

08/22/2026

Board Spotlight: Mesa Knife Chief

Mesa is an arts educator— alum of the all so dear Missouri State University, a performer with over 20 years of professional experience and a business owner passionate about coaching the next generation of thespians. She was drawn to High Tide Theatrical initially for its inclusive storytelling and commitment to making diversity the standard on stage.

Mesa lives in Branson with her wife, Hayley, and their four children. She is proud to be in the position to serve as a board member for an organization creating a lasting impact in their community and beyond. Mesa continues to celebrate the storytelling in High Tides mission and can’t wait to see this 2026 season come to life.