Episode 8: How Playing ‘The Phantom’ Impacted My Mental Health with Chris Mann

In the second part of our interview with recording artist and actor Chris Mann, Dr. Chaudhary and her co-host Hazuri talk to Chris about the mental health challenges of playing The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, The Phantom of the Opera.

Chris talks about the mental health challenges of playing such a dark role for over 700 performances, how his Phantom castmates became his support system and offers some final advice for teens who want to be in the entertainment business.

Hosts:

→ Dr. Neha Chaudhary, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, BeMe Health

→ Hazuri Dhillon, BeMe Teen Advisory Board

Our Guest: Chris Mann

→ His hysterical musical parody videos dominated the internet in 2020 with over 300 million lifetime views and 118 million GIPHY views. He provided much-needed laughs with his smart-witted lyrics, hilarious facial expressions, and world-class vocals. Chris is currently on a national solo tour.

Broadway fans will remember him as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and his stint on NBC’s The Voice in 2012 established him as one of the unique voices in the show's history. With chart-topping recordings, acclaimed PBS television specials, and sold-out concerts, Chris Mann is one of the most sought-after talents in the entertainment industry.

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Producer

→ Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health

Date of Recording

→ November 2021, BeMe Studios