MAKATI CITY — A series of short plays at The Halxyon Club in Makati is inviting audiences to consider the possibilities behind one simple question: “What if?” Titled “Shorts and Briefs 12: What Ifs,” the festival runs from September 18 to October 5, 2026, featuring original stories performed in a small and intimate theater setting. Organized by Eksena PH, the event brings together short-form performances designed to be accessible while encouraging audiences to think about different choices, outcomes, and unexpected turns. Each play offers a different journey, using the festival’s central “What Ifs” theme to explore alternative possibilities and the twists that can emerge from seemingly simple decisions.

Festival Schedule

Theatergoers can catch performances across three weekends, along with special Monday night shows. The festival opens on Friday, September 18, at 7:30 PM. The following day, Saturday, September 19, features a 3:00 PM matinee. The remaining Saturday performances on September 26 and October 3 are scheduled for 7:30 PM. Sunday shows on September 20, September 27, and October 4 will have two performance times, at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. The festival will also hold special Monday Night performances on September 28 and October 5, both beginning at 8:00 PM.

An Accessible Theater Experience

Tickets and inquiries are available through the Eksena PH Facebook page. With its short plays and intimate, casual setting, the festival offers an approachable experience for both longtime theatergoers and people attending a live performance for the first time. By bringing original stories before a small and engaged audience, “Shorts and Briefs 12: What Ifs” creates an opportunity to enjoy theater while reflecting on the choices, possibilities, and unexpected outcomes that can influence the course of our lives.