BOGT Philippines, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), will stage a special fundraising send-off performance of its internationally acclaimed production 13th of September on Sunday, August 10, at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP. This event will raise funds to support the group’s participation in the 18th Mondial du Théâtre in Monaco, happening from August 20 to 27, 2025.
Following successful international showcases in Canada (2019) and Germany (2021 and 2022), 13th of September marks its third global invitation. It will also have the honor of closing the Monaco festival on August 26 and 27 at the Princess Grace Theater, alongside productions from Lithuania and Morocco.
An adaptation of Lanie Robertson’s The Insanity of Mary Girard, the play has been reimagined by Eljay Castro Deldoc, a three-time Palanca awardee. It is directed by Riki Benedicto, recipient of both ALIW and LEAF awards, whose innovative works have garnered accolades on international stages. The story confronts themes of injustice, power, mental health, and institutional cruelty, making it powerfully relevant today.
Leading the cast is renowned film and theater director Andoy Ranay in the emotionally demanding role of Mary Girard, supported by Lao Rodriguez and Drew Espenocilla. Together, they bring raw intensity to a performance that aims to challenge and move its audience.
BOGT Philippines, founded in 2019, is an independent, non-profit theater company dedicated to creating productions that amplify Filipino stories on the global stage. The company’s nine-member Monaco delegation includes Katreen Dela Cruz (Production and Stage Manager), JayLo Conanan (Production Designer), Roldan Lozano (Lighting Designer), and Ces Valera (Projection Designer), alongside the cast.
Tickets for the August 10 performance are priced at Php 1,000 (Center) and Php 800 (Sides) and are available via TicketWorld.com.
BOGT Philippines expresses its deepest gratitude to Fire and Ice Studio, Beyond Concepts Photo Studio, the Office of the First Lady, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines for their continued support. As the company brings 13th of September to one of the world’s most respected theater festivals, it proudly carries with it the voice, resilience, and artistry of the Filipino spirit.
