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Fantastic production! Talented actors utilize the full use of environment and props to guide a story of politics, greed, family, and taking down the patriarchy. Set in the Philippines, this weaved several stories of family drama, dark secrets, and governmental corruption. ... full review

EXCELLENT play! Sooo impressed with the plot and the all-Filipino cast! Ended up clamoring for more… didn’t want the play to end! Looking forward to more of these! CONGRATULATIONS to Mike, production staff, and all the actors/actresses! ... full review

The combination of the story and dialog is one of the MANY things that kept me engaged and sitting at the edge of my seat! This could not of been of achieved without all the efforts from the entire production. The actors/actresses really made me feel the emotional conflicts the characters had to face. I took my daughter to watch the production and as she stated, "I could really feel their emotion"... full review

As a Filipino actor, I was immediately overwhelmed with emotion seeing an entire cast of Filipino performers on stage. Some friends, some of whom I just met that day- telling this incredible Filipino story. A story that had so many twist and turns, I was so excited to see how it would end. Exceptional work by the entire team. It made me feel seen, and so proud to be a Filipino in an incredible community. ... full review

I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of Professor Tasio, Bulldog, and Don Santiago in particular. This production is a historic endeavor with a cast of talented actors. "Hashtag Don't" is a captivating and impactful production that needs to be seen at least once. Bravo to the whole team! Hats off to Mike Talplacido for his writing and bringing this to the live stage as it is definitely a tall order and was served sharp and honest with whichever way one may attempt to dissect the themes involved. Rizal's novels "Touch Me Not" and "The Reign of Greed" was and is still a resonating story about intergenerational trauma and the tales of what it means to be an expat and the journey of repatriation while seeking closure and revenge due to the deat... full review

Very entertaining and inspiring ... full review

Loved it!! Wonderful story and performances! ... full review

It’s great seeing FilAm artists come together for a modern adaptation of the historical novel by Jose Rizal. This is very timely as this is also the PH independence month. ... full review

Great story. Able to get the message through. ... full review

All in all, I commend all the actors and writers, directors, and everyone who is behind all this. You all did a great job putting up this play! And I'm really happy to see Filipino plays here in the US! We need more of this to strengthen our culture and to show the world how good and talented Filipinos are also, in theater arts. Congratulations #Dont. ... full review