Flipside Network will be staging the highly acclaimed Philippine Passion Play (Senakulo), “Kristo” during the Lenten Season of March 7, 2010 at the Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward, Ca. Portraying the role of Jesus is two-time Philippine best actor, Mat Ranillo III together with Krista Ranillo, Suzette Ranillo, Joji Isla, Jackie Castillejo, Lilibeth De Rivera, Thange Monteclaro, Ryan Ortiz, Fr. Geoffrey Baraan and Gloria Sevilla. Choreography by Johnny Veloso.
“Kristo” is a spectacular dramatization of the life and times of our Lord Jesus Christ from a Filipino point of view, utilizing the stylized form of dance-drama and pantomime. The play was initially staged at the Folk Arts Theater, Manila in 1977. Endorsed by the late Cardinal Sin & Monsignor Dakay of Philippines , “Kristo” ran for several years and had tours in the provinces of Bacolod and Cebu.
