Samsung Performing Arts Theater

The Samsung Performing Arts Theater, also known as Circuit Performing Arts Theater, is a performing arts center in Makati, Philippines. It is located on the grounds of Circuit Makati, adjoining with the adjacent Ayala Malls Circuit.

Facility
The theater has a seating capacity of 1,520 people. It was designed by Theatre Projects Consultants and the acoustical consultant Akustiks, in collaboration with GF & Partners Architects and architects from Callison RTKL. It consists of five major spaces: the auditorium, the Dalkia Rehearsal Hall, Santiago Cua Patrons Lounge, and Jaime Zobel Sr. Hall, and American Standard Green Room.

The auditorium is divided into three levels: Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony, with the Balcony split into two sections or levels. The theater's stage, which has a 17 m proscenium, is equipped with Harlequin sprung floors. The Dalkia Rehearsal Hall, located at the 4th level, serves as a versatile room for rehearsals, warm-ups, and catering. The Santiago Cua Patrons Lounge, named after an official of the Philippine Racing Club, offers a space for patrons at the 7th level. The Jaime Zobel Sr. Hall, the theater's main lobby and function hall, showcases artwork by its namesake, Ayala Corporation chairman emeritus Jaime Zobel de Ayala. The American Standard Green Room, located on the 5th level, serves as the theater's green room.

The theater also features a box office at the 5th level, a gift shop, a conference room, and four concession areas at the 5th, 7th, and 8th levels. Dressing rooms are located from the 4th to 6th levels, while wardrobe/wig and laundry rooms are located at the 6th level.

History
In 2011, the Philippine Racing Club entered into a joint venture agreement with Ayala Land and its subsidiary, Alveo Land, for the development of the former Santa Ana Race Track. his development later became Circuit Makati, envisioned as a shopping and entertainment hub, including a theater. The theater project and its construction began in 2016, originally known as the Circuit Performing Arts Theater. It was slated to open in June 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On October 1, 2020, it was announced that Ayala Land sealed a partnership with Samsung, thus renaming the theater as Samsung Performing Arts Theater. The partnership was reaffirmed on July 1, 2022. The theater was finally inaugurated on July 13, 2022.

The first event at the theater was held on July 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. PHT, featuring performances of Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Bituin Escalante, Shiela Valderrama, Christian Bautista, Rachelle Gerodias, Gab Pangilinan, Irma Adlawan, Bart Guingona, Jamie Wilson, Reb Atadero, Myke Salomon, Steps Dance Studio, the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, and the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

Major productions

 * Solo (2023)
 * "Rama Hari" (2023)