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1 SENAKULO IB [ CN : 22-28]

2 What is Senakulo? Lenten play depicting the life, suffering & death of Christ Comes from Spanish word “cenaculo” meaning cenacle -> room where the Last Supper took place takes at least 8 nights -> (Pam Sunday – Easter) Uses both songs and recitation

3 Focuses on Christ’s meek submissiveness
People in play do so for entertainment and because of their holy vows Performed on a proscenium-type stage with painted cloth or paper backdrops called telon

4 Modernization Don’t last as long -> some can last only 2 hours
Focus more on Christ’s courageous motives rather than his submissiveness May be presented in different types of venues Comedy, courtship and special effects may be added

5 Street Senakulos A form of penance
reenact sufferings of Jesus on his way and on the cross people participating as Jesus suffer the physical harm Jesus did crucifixion Whipping Crowning with thorns Etc

6 Manila Mobile Theatre Segment of Tanghalang Sta. Ana
Has been organizing these plays for over 22 years Add social commentary to the play

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