A Few Prozaks Short of a Hap-P Meal

A Few Prozaks Short of a Hap-P Meal is a play that was created to bring awareness to and reduce the stigma that is attached to mental illness. We interviewed artistic director / actor, Sean Quigley and actress Robin Rundle Drake about the play.

Questions asked in Part 1

How did “A Few Prozaks Short of a Hap-P Meal” come about?
Why did you choose to include your production in London’s 2010 Fringe Party? Is there a benefit to being part of an alternative film festival?
Was there something in particular that inspired you to write this play?
When did you realize you could use art to affect change?

Questions asked in Part 2

What are you hoping to accomplish with this production? Is there a message you hope to communicate?
What do you think is the importance of reducing stigma for people living with a mental illness?
Were there any parts of this production that you found difficult to create?
What do you think London is doing to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness? What do you think we could be doing more?

Questions asked in Part 3

Some of the most creative and intelligent people throughout history have suffered from mental illness. Do you think there is a link between creativity and “madness”?

Questions asked in Part 4