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180’s MADHOUSE production draws over 400 spectators
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Posted on Nov 04 2022
A 180 usher hands out candies to trick-or-treaters after the MADHOUSE production in Chalan Piao Monday night. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
Over 400 spectators attended the 180’s Halloween play MADHOUSE at the show’s venue in Chalan Piao last Monday night.
Many participants, sporting colorful and creative Halloween costumes, filled the line that was created, and as parking space was limited, cars parked as far as the Hopwood Middle School and MGM building. After its initial show, the production held two more reruns of the play that night in order to accommodate the crowd.
The Halloween-themed play highlighted hard issues such as drug abuse and domestic violence, but the main focus overall was on mental health, ending with a message of hope and faith.
Among those who attended the event was Kagman resident Brian Somol. “I think that it’s exciting to see people have fun, and also to know that the event is a really safe one to go to, that parents can drop off their kids and come back to pick them up,” said Somol. “Not only was it safe, it was also moving to see and hear them [other attendees] tell me that the play was so moving that it makes them want to respond and change.”
Many others echoed similar sentiments, expressing they were truly touched and some were moved to tears.
Speaking on behalf of the 180, Ed Patrick Pelisamen thanked all of those who saw the play and to the production team who had been working hard for the event. “I honestly felt so blessed to have a team that comes together and we all have the same vision,” he said.
Previously known as The Underground in the CNMI, the 180 has been serving the community for over 30 years, using the field of entertainment to highlight coming-of-age issues and bringing hope through
