This Is My Brave 2026: Saturday, March 21, 2026

This Is My Brave is a national non-profit helping communities create shows that bring awareness to mental health, substance use, and the hope of recovery.  Individuals with lived experience share their stories of hope on a live stage through artistic expression such as essay reading, spoken word poetry, original music, dance, and other creative methods.  It is a platform for individuals to share their stories of living with a mental health diagnosis and sharing hope, empowerment, and healing through artful expressions. Charlotte hosted a This Is My Brave Show in 2024 and 2018, and we are excited to bring it back.  

Sometimes, it takes a brave person to share their story and stand in their truth. We hope that someday, we don't have to be brave to share our stories, it will just be what we do!

The Office of Violence Prevention and ReCAST II (Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma) are joined by community partners to bring This Is My Brave to Mecklenburg County. We are working to improve community resilience by shining a light on resilience, increasing access to mental health treatment, and reducing community violence.  Join us for two amazing shows of stories of resilience and hope.

Audition for the upcoming 2026 shows.

Register for an audition here: 

TIMB Audition Registration  

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