Porvenir has announced five guest artists joining EL FUEGO DEL ALMA for its final performances of 2026 at ArtDirected Studio, Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati, running November 27–29 and December 4–6.
Boo Gabunada, Brian Sy, Karl Medina, and Jerome Dawis will take turns portraying Archie, while Randy Villarama joins the production as Ministro Ortega/Dok Yago.
The four actors portraying Archie will appear on different dates throughout the extension. Boo Gabunada will perform on November 28, followed by Brian Sy on November 29, Karl Medina on December 4 and 5, and Jerome Dawis on December 6. Gabunada, Sy, and Dawis will each appear in both the 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM performances on their respective dates, while Medina will perform exclusively at 7:30 PM on December 4 and 5.
Meanwhile, Randy Villarama will portray Ministro Ortega/Dok Yago on November 29 and December 5, appearing in both the 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM performances on each date.
The announcement marks an expansion of the production’s ensemble following its October engagement at Circuit Makati, bringing new performers and interpretations to the Filipino adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke, adapted by Eljay Castro Deldoc and directed by Mark Mirando.
The November–December extension also sees Johnny Maglinao, a returning member of the company, taking on the role of Juanito alongside Sandino Martin and Vincent Pajara. Hariette Mozelle and Opaline Santos continue to share the role of Alma.
The supporting cast includes Madeleine Nicolas, Rolando Inocencio, Sheryll Ceasico, JP Lopez, Ingrid Joyce, Janna Cortes, Tristan Bite, and Dolly Dolot.
With different performers sharing key roles across the extension, audiences will have opportunities to experience the characters through different interpretations. While the story remains the same, each cast combination brings its own approach to the relationships and conflicts explored in the play.
Beyond its expanded cast, EL FUEGO DEL ALMA continues its staging at ArtDirected Studio, where unconventional lighting, the venue’s architecture, and the passing shadows of Makati pedestrians become part of the theatrical experience. The production offers a 5:00 PM Sunset Performance and an Evening Performance, each shaped by the changing light and atmosphere of the surrounding environment.
Presented by Porvenir in partnership with ArtDirected, EL FUEGO DEL ALMA returns on November 27–29 and December 4–6, marking its final performances of 2026.
Regular tickets are priced at ₱1,500, with a 20% discount for students, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens.
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/EFDANovDec
