In 2007 and 2008 the Mental Health Association of Portland held produce From the Inside Out, an theater group of persons with diagnosis of mental illness which explored issues of mental health and related topics through interactive theater, participatory workshops and the arts.

The project closed in 2009 but was pretty exciting for persons who were involved with it. The group had over 25 performances for about 1,000 audience members using 8 separate plays.

Here’s a long video showing a variety of activities From the Inside Out.