(SPOT.ph) Artists and art enthusiasts in the Metro will end the year with a bang through another edition of the BGC Arts Center Festival. From November 24 to 26, the newly built BGC Arts Center will feature plays, dance shows, musicals, workshops, and an art market. It will be a busy three-day event so we rounded up the shows that we're excited to see. One is even for free!
Ricky Lee's Para Kay B by Tabsing Kolektib
When: November 26, 8 p.m.
Where: Globe Auditorium
Ticket price: P550 to P690
What is love? This question is one of those things that bug us for the rest of our life—even in high school slam (a.k.a 'slum') books. Para Kay B, a stage adaptation by Eljay Castro Deldoc of scriptwriter Ricky Lee's novel of the same title, explores this beautiful yet painful concept of love through five different stories.
The Glitter Trap by Upstart Productions
When: November 25, 5 p.m.
Where: Globe Auditorium
Ticket price: P200 to P700
The Glitter Trap, a musical by Joel Trinidad and Jon Meer Vera Perez, is based on the young adult Disney novel of the same title by Barbara Brauner and James Iven Mattson. It follows the story of Lacey, a young girl who accidentally injures Fairy Godmother, and eventually takes on the magical job herself.
Lupa ng Araw by Silangan Chamber Guitar Ensemble
When: November 26, 3 p.m.
Where: Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall
Ticket price: P350
The Silangan Chamber Guitar Ensemble astounds the audience with their own rendition of works by great composers like Anthony Holborne, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Francisco António de Almeida.
Disgraced by Twin Bill Theater
When: November 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Globe Auditorium
Ticket price: P1,000
With Director Francis G. Matheu at the helm, Twin Bill Theater presents a
A portion of the proceeds will go to the rebuilding of Marawi City.
Making Spirits Bright by Ateneo Chamber Singers
When: November 24, 8 p.m.
Where: Sun Life Amphitheater
Ticket price: Free
The Ateneo Chamber of Singers presents a free-for-all concert in time for the Christmas Season. The choir group is composed of alumni and friends of Ateneo de Manila University.
Maria, Ang Binibini ng Bibingka by Make Believe Productions
When: November 25, 9 a.m.
Where: Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall
Ticket price: P500
The musical Maria, Ang Binibini ng Bibingka tells the story of a spirited girl named Maria as she tries to save her family's bibingka business. It is threatened by better and faster bibingka-making machines, and it's up to her to make this local snack popular again.
Gugmang Giatay by 2TinCans Philippines
When: November 26, 8 p.m., November 28 to 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Globe Auditorium
Ticket price: P200 to P1,000
Dubbed as a Bisaya jukebox musical, Gugmang Giatay tells a tale of love through top-rating Cebuano songs from The Ambassadors, Cattski Espina, and many more. It follows the story of Inday, a
Waiting Area by Antrosininglaya Theater Company
When: November 25, 3 p.m.
Where: Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall
Ticket price: P350
People of different kinds meet in a waiting area, which turns out to be the limbo between life and death. Strangers to each other, they have the chance to change and take a second shot at life. Waiting Area is written and directed by Alvin Molina.
My Suite Princess by BGC Passion Collective
When: November 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall
Ticket price: P300
What happens when a chambermaid pretends to be a princess, a photographer becomes a hotel manager, and a jewel thief cons as a nobleman? My Suite Princess features cases of mistaken identity and silly situations through a musical comedy reminiscent of those shown in the '40s and '50s.
Tao Po by Juana Change
When: November 26, 10 a.m.
Where: Globe Auditorium
Ticket price: P300 to P1,000
Mae Paner (a.k.a. Juana Change) performs four monologues of various personas—a Zumba instructor, a photojournalist, a policeman, and a tokhang victim. It is written by Maynard Manansala and directed by Ed Lacson, Jr.
The BGC Arts Center Festival is from November 24 to 26 at the BGC Arts Center, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City. Tickets are available through Ticketworld.