SHORTS & BRIEFS 11: BY NIGHT

Shorts & Briefs by Night (2025) consists of 6 plays:

1️⃣ SH*T!

Directed by: Philip Bracero Palmos

Written by: Jeremi Flores

• Tao o tae man ang kaharap ni Philip Emilio Macabantad, ramdam mo ang kanyang sinasabi. Kitang kita ang pagiging maasikasong partner ni Quiel Campo. Individually, the actors gave decent acting. But together, intimacy is missing. The sex scenes feel more like a show than a genuine moment. Punchlines are funny, but the discussions and the ending lack impact.

2️⃣ REKLAMASYON HEADQUARTERS

Directed by: Mark Norman Boquiren

Written by: Lewor Sotis

• Malikhain ang kwento. Makulit ang pagkakasulat para sa mga karakter. Maliban sa nakakatawa, mapapaisip ka rin sa kanilang kalagayan.

  
  

  Aliw kung paano magsalita si Monique Maglaqui. She brings her character to life with her animated portrayal. Sidrey Omer Apita and Jonnel Empinado gave dedicated performances; adding tone variations could make their presentation even more impactful.

  
  

  Ang cute ng mga costumes. Maganda na umikot ang roles ng mga aktor. Pwede pang paglaruan ang ilaw at tunog para madagdagan ang pangamba at importansya sa ilang mga linya. Gayunpaman, sapat na ang kanilang naipakita bilang paalala.

  
  

  More than just a reminder, the show combines sexy comedy with relevant advocacy. From hygiene problems to genital rights, the clever wordplays spark a call to action.

  
  

  Ang palabas na ito ay hindi lang makati.

  Malinaw at mahalaga rin ang sinasabi.

3️⃣ THE RED HOTEL

Directed by: Rye Capulong

Written by: Aeriel Madriaga aka Miss A.

• A natural actress, Khaye Paje knows how to carry the scenes and to highlight the right words whenever needed. Warden Malaya could deliver his lines more effectively if he loosened up and relaxed a bit. Nonetheless, his sex appeal fits the role. Ang nabuong koneksyon ng dalawang karakter ay hindi sapat upang paniwalaan ang kanilang ginawa dun sa ending. Hindi gaanong nagamit ang kanilang magkabilang trabaho at mundo upang palawakin ang pag-iisip ng bawat isa.

4️⃣ ANG BABAE AT ANG MANGGA

Directed by: Tads Obach-Acosta

Written by: John Custer

• May chemistry sina Nikki Fruel at Cullen Landicho. Nagamit nila ang kanilang alindog para sa mga eksena. May saysay sana ang kwento, ngunit masyadong mahaba at pasikot-sikot ang daan bago sila nakarating dun. Hindi masyadong nagamit ang kanilang pagiging Mangga at Babae sa mga usapan. Incorporating words describing creatures vs humans is a missed opportunity.

5️⃣ JOSEFINO AT ANG ESTATWA

Directed by: Ingrid Joyce

Written by: Francis Panes

• The ending speaks volumes about the roles of men and women. However, the pacing isn’t gripping enough to make that message empowering. The level of suspense didn’t increase. Both leads are good. Accompanied by his unsettling aura, Kiko Mariano’s portrayal is eerily convincing. Rozel Basilio’s acting is intense and believable, making you want to stand up and plead along with her.

6️⃣ WARLA ARENA

Directed by: Tom Navarro

Written by: Tanghalin Tapat

Musical Arrangement by: Vanessa Dulay

• Ito ang show na deserve ng maraming palakpak dahil binuhay nila ang diwa ng manunuod. Unang entrada pa lang ay nakakatawa na.

  
  

  Bigaten ang presensyang dala ni Salmo Nella. Nakakahawa ang kanyang energy. Magaling siyang maghawak ng live audience. Napapasunod at napapaligaya niya ito. Joseph Banuelos’ playful comedic performance complements K Manipon’s serious dramatic portrayal.

  
  

  Bitin ang warla sa paggitan ng tao at robot. Mabilisan ang nangyaring realization at conclusion. May kakayahan itong maging full-length musical at gawin pang mas interactive ang show. Gayunpaman, sa maikling oras na meron sila, marami na silang na-achieve.

  
  

  Pang 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳 ang topic meets 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦-𝘵𝘰-𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦 ang atake. Camp comedy with a dark sexy twist. Catchy ang mga kanta. Nakaka-LSS ang jingle. Madaling sabayan ang dance steps. Siksik sa mga paandar at pakulo na nakakaaliw panuorin.

  
  

  Ang saya maging live audience kung ganitong show ang madaratnan mo sa entablado.

Shorts & Briefs by Night runs from September 20 until October 5, 2025. Ticket price is 750 pesos. Buy your tickets at 0919-487-3983. 🎭