Productions

2019 - Singapore

Acting Mad

Updated on: 19 May 2022
  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Karmen Wong

  • Photo Credit: Gabriel Chia

  • Photo Credit: Gabriel Chia

  • Photo Credit: Gabriel Chia

  • Photo Credit: Gabriel Chia

  • Photo Credit: Gabriel Chia

  • Photo Credit: Gabriel Chia

SYNOPSIS

Synopsis

Mental illness does not discriminate. Although there is more access to information, many still suffer silently or face stigma when they come out with their illness. What is this experience like for actors in Singapore? Are they expected to just deal with their mental health issues because they are seen as 'tortured artists' and 'so full of drama'?

Twenty actors who have experienced or are going through mental health issues were interviewed for this project. Acting Mad is based on the verbatim texts of these interviews.

Can sharing our stories, and creating theatre, be a form of solace and support?

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Director
Haresh Sharma
Text
Haresh Sharma
Harris Albar
Maryam Noorhimli
Lighting Designer & Operator
Stella Cheung
Stage Manager
Charlyn Linda Pereira
Production Intern
Cheryl Low
Performer
Andre Chong
Al-Matim Yatim
Karen Tan
Masturah Oli
Riggers
Koh Xiyang Abel
Syahrudin Pasha Dasa
Project Manager
Karmen Wong
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