He Won a Tony. Then Came the Hard Part: Facing His Demons.

He Won a Tony. Then Came the Hard Part: Facing His Demons.

When Ari’el Stachel took the stage of Radio City Music Hall in 2018 to accept the Tony Award for his performance in “The Band’s Visit,” he seemed on top of the world. “I want any kid who’s watching to know that your biggest obstacle may turn into your purpose,” he said at the end of his emotional speech. But at an after-party later that night, he had to keep bolting to the bathroom for paper towels to blot the flop sweat caused by his social anx…