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

7. Sources