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SENAKULO. Senakulo. a play that depicts events from the old and new testament related to the life, sufferings, and death of Jesus. Traditionally performed on a proscenium type stage with painted cloth or paper back drop called Telon. Time.
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Senakulo • a play that depicts events from the old and new testament related to the life, sufferings, and death of Jesus.
Traditionally performed on a proscenium type stage with painted cloth or paper back drop called Telon.
Time • Takes at least eight nights (from palm Sunday to easter Sunday) to present the play. • There are modern ones that only run for one or two hours.
Venues • Traditional stage • On the streets • In a chapel • In a large room • Out in the open
Street Senakulos • People are walking with the procession. • Locals act as roman soldiers with their painted masks and armors, pounding on doors to search for jesus. • Another form of penance.