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Phi Palmos, director Rodel Mercado remind public to respect theater etiquette

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1719207334775Phi-Palmos.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>(From left) Phi Palmos, Angela Maghanoy, Rodel Mercado, Liza Magtoto and Migui Moreno. Josh Mercado </div>Rodel Mercado has carved a name for himself in the theatre industry with his thought-provoking plays like “Ward 448,” “Monumento,” and “Ang Mundo ng Ek-Ek: The Seven Deadly Sins.”Mercado uses his own company Frontline Production to advocate for causes dear to his heart.During the press conference for his new play “Ka.SEEN.halaga (HPV, Out!),&quot; the stage director reminded the public to respect their craft and space. This afte a viral post showed some members of the audience were caught using their cellphones and laptop. “Ang akin pong reaction ay una is, of course, lahat kami sa theater industry at kaming cultural workers, nakakabastos. For us, this is our profession. Our space is stage. Dapat matutunan ng mga tao na respetuhin kung ano man ang profession namin. Kasi hindi naman namin ito nakuha sa snap of a finger lang eh. Hindi po ganoon ang proseso. Gusto naming ma-educate ang mga tao. Kailangan nilang matutunang respetuhin ‘yung craft namin at ‘yung aming space at history. Nakakabastos at kailangan silang ma-educate,” Mercado told ABS-CBN News.“I think kung nakakabastos para sa akin dapat umalis na lang sila. Para sa akin, I always believe that respect is a human right. The theater demands your 100% attention. If you can’t give that to the theater then might as well leave. It’s really complicated to be on stage and for an actor it is our heart and soul tapos bubuksan mo lang kami ng laptop,” stage actor Phil Palmos added. About his role, Palmos said, “Maya’s tenacity attracted me to give her life on stage. She’s firm but also vulnerable. That vulnerability masked with strength is what makes her an interesting character. I also want to use my skills and talents to inform others, help the community be more aware on these social issues.”  In collaboration with Rotary Club South San Francisco California, “Ka.SEEN.halaga (HPV, Out!)&quot; sheds light on the myths and misconceptions about the human papilloma virus (HPV). Written by Julia Enriquez, Joshua Lim So, and Liza Magtoto, it features Christian Datiles, Caleb Alvarez, Daven Noveno, Rachel Pullon, Jon Galvez, Angela Maghanoy, Migui Moreno, Zhyra Villanueva, Twinkle Santiago, Phil Palmos, Blaisdell Caloyloy, William Orcullo, Jannelle Ariza, Rian Aragon, Nico Librojo, Zach Pracale, and Ricjun Aguilera.“Anyone can be infected with HPV regardless of age, gender, and economic status. It also raises awareness on how anyone especially young people can get protected from the virus through preventive efforts such as vaccinations and sex education,” the director said.“Aside from it being entertaining and educational, this theater show till help in championing the fight against the deadly HPV,” he added.  “Ka.SEEN.halaga (HPV, Out!)&quot; will run on July 14 at the RCBC Theater in Makati City. Tours in campus and universities and other outreach performances will happen on September. Tickets are available at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ticket2me.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1719284623897000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mW4XUfLCiwbrE8OMk4j5d" href="http://ticket2me.net/" target="_blank">ticket2me.net</a>.  <div> </div>

During the press conference for his new play 'Ka.SEEN.halaga (HPV, Out!),' stage director Rodel Mercado reminded the public to respect their craft and space.

During the press conference for his new play 'Ka.SEEN.halaga (HPV, Out!),' stage director Rodel Mercado reminded the public to respect their craft and space.