A Mental Health Break

Mental Health through Play Writing with Peter Fenton

Vincent A. Lanci/ Peter Fenton Season 14 Episode 7

Peter Fenton is a writer and producer of both theater and film whose dramedy play, Abandon All Hope, premiered Off-Broadway in June 2023. Mental health and personal development are at the heart of Peter's work. 

The psychological thriller film currently on the film festival circuit that he produced and co-wrote, Night Voices, explores themes of mental health and suicide. In his work, he: 
1) -Personified characters with his insecurities 2) -raise suicide awareness 

Follow along for this week's spotlight story here: https://hbr.org/2021/07/writing-can-help-us-heal-from-trauma

Areas of Discussion 

  • Growing up gay in a conservative Christian world
  • Having the courage to be vulnerable 
  • Having a support group
  • The power of creative outlets

Check out his website here: http://www.byPeterFenton.com

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