Eksena PH is turning up the heat this year with the return of its much-awaited Shorts & Briefs 11 (SNB11)—running for three weekends from September 20 to October 5, 2025, at Café Shylo, Pasig.
Now on its 11th edition, Shorts & Briefs has built a reputation for being bold, daring, and unapologetically playful. This year’s lineup is no exception—six one-act plays that promise to shock, seduce, and stir conversation. From supernatural spins on uncomfortable truths, to a sculptor obsessed with his own Galatea; from steamy May-December affairs, to talking body parts with more sass than you’d expect; from Coprophilia (yes, really) to outrageous showdowns between women and robots—SNB11 pushes boundaries in the way only theater can.
With fearless writers, first-time directors, seasoned actors, and rising performers, this year’s edition is set to deliver provocative and imaginative storytelling.
The Line-Up
Ang Babae at ang Mangga
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Director: Tads Obach-Acosta – Mindanaoan actor and emerging stage director, nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Utopia, CinemaOne Originals).
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Playwright: John Custer – DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild playwright, previously part of Shorts & Briefs 10: The Musical.
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Actors: Cullen Landicho (returning to the stage after 20 years) & Mika O’Hara (trained with PETA, known for performances in Hairspray and Teodora).
SH*T
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Director: Phi Palmos – Acclaimed theater actor (Mula sa Buwan, Ang Huling El Bimbo, Rak of Aegis), making his directorial debut.
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Playwright: Jeremi Flores – Magna cum laude graduate from PUP, writing fellow for VLF and multiple workshops.
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Actors: Philip Emilio Macabantad (AB Theater Arts graduate, DLS-CSB) & Quiel Campo (UP Diliman theater artist, queer and neurodivergent performer).
Reklamasyon Headquarters
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Director: Mark Norman S. Boquiren – Award-winning playwright, Palanca winner, and artistic director of the UE Drama Company.
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Playwright: Rowel “Lewor” Sotis – Young storyteller from PLMun, with a background in both theater and film.
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Actors: Monique Maglaqui (pediatrician-actor), Sidrey Omer Apita (composer debuting on stage), & Jonnel Empinado (corporate professional turned actor).
Warla Arena
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Director: Tom Navarro – Aspiring playwright and video editor, with roots in Baguio’s theater scene.
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Playwright: Tanghalin G. Tapat – Writer, educator, and PhD scholar at UP Diliman, exploring art as a force for social change.
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Actors: Salmo Nella (drag artist and former vice principal), K Manipon (drag queen Isza Boutaime, tax professional), & JB (drag queen, pole dancer, and aspiring actor).
The Red Hotel
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Director: Rye Capulong – Improviser, photographer, IT professional, co-founder of Improv Sessionistas, making his directorial debut.
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Playwright: Ms. A – Theater graduate from Bulacan State University returning to the stage as a playwright.
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Actors: Khaye Paje (returning to theater after years in production) & Warden Malaya (corporate professional making his professional stage debut).
Josefino at ang Estatwa
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Director: Ingrid Joyce – Versatile theater practitioner, actor, and now director, with a background in Dulaang UP.
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Playwright: John Francis Panes – Emerging playwright from DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild, championing queer and children’s rights.
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Actors: Kiko Mariano (Nueva Ecija-born artist making his first acting debut in Manila) & Rozel Basilio (content creator, influencer, and viral star making her theater debut).
Why You Can’t Miss It
Shorts & Briefs has always been more than just a showcase—it’s a breeding ground for fearless experimentation, unapologetic storytelling, and raw performances. SNB11 is no different, with a lineup that challenges social norms, embraces diversity, and explores the messy, funny, sexy, and sometimes shocking truths of human experience.
Catch Shorts & Briefs 11 from September 20 – October 5, 2025, with 2PM and 7PM shows at Café Shylo (Showroom by Projects Unlimitd), Skyway Twin Towers, Pasig.
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