Six Bold Stories, One Unforgettable Night: Shorts and Briefs by Night Returns

Taboo. Sexy. And just a little unexpected. The country’s most daring festival of short plays is back, bringing six provocative pieces in a single ticketed experience. Shorts & Briefs by Night once again champions first-time playwrights, new directors, and fresh talent, promising an evening of surprises for adventurous theatergoers.

Here’s a peek at the sizzling lineup:

 

1. The Red Hotel

Cast: Khaye Paje, Warden Malaya
Writer: Aeriel Madriaga (Miss A) | Director: Rye Capulong
A Christian woman who’s never had a boyfriend finds herself in a setup planned by friends—meeting a stranger meant to seduce her. But as sparks fly, the night takes an unexpected turn.

2. Ang Babae at ang Mangga
Cast: Mika O’Hara, Cullen Landicho
Writer: John Custer | Director: Tads Obach-Acosta
A playful encounter unfolds between a woman and a mango that isn’t quite what it seems.

 

3. Josefino at ang Estatwa
Cast: Rozel Basilio, Kiko Mariano
Writer: Francis Panes | Director: Ingrid Joyce
An artist sculpts a statue as beautiful as the Blessed Virgin. When he longs for it to come alive, a mysterious miracle—or delusion—begins.

4. SH*T!
Cast: Philip Macabantad, Quiel Campo
Writer: Jeremi Flores | Director: Phillip Bracero Palmo
Bondage, role play, and family secrets collide as Louis and Fino return home to a revelation about their son—dancing through passion, trauma, and unexpected love.

 

5. Warla Arena

Cast: Salmo Nella, Kriszan Manipon, JB
Director: Tom Navarro | Musical Arrangement: Vanessa Dulay
A wife confronts a robot accused of stealing her husband’s affection in a no-holds-barred talk show showdown.

 
6. Reklamasyon Headquarters
Cast: Monique Louise Maglaqui, Jonnel Empinado, Sidrey Omer A. Apita
Writer: Lewor Sotis | Director: Mark Norman Boquiren
In a place where complaints become revolution, two ordinary people rise up to demand the respect they deserve.

Admission is strictly for audiences 18 years old and above. A single ticket priced at PHP 750 grants access to all six plays and includes a complimentary drink. Shows run from September 20 to October 5, 2025, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at Cafe Shylō in Pasig. To secure your seat, reservations are accepted exclusively via Viber at 0919 487 3983.

Experience a night of fearless storytelling and fresh artistry—because sometimes the shortest plays leave the deepest impression.