Showing posts with label kristo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kristo. Show all posts

Friday, April 22, 2011

HESUKRISTO

 


HESUKRISTO , AN OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION
by Charito Benipayo on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 6:23pm

It was an outstanding and standing ovation that culminated the fabulous presentation of "HesuKristo", the Passion of Christ directed by the formidable actor/director/producer Dandin Ranillo and the remarkable portrayal of Mat Ranillo III as HesuKristo (Jesus Christ)... what a pro! Kudos to all the all star casts including Gloria Sevilla, Lillibeth de Rivera, Joji Isla, Lee Robin Salazar and I am so honored to be among these famous actors.. I played the role of Martha, Lazarus sister and my husband Romy portrayed one of Jesus Apostles , St. Simon. 

Virgin Mary's role acted by Sheilah Rimando ; Veronica, Camille de Rivera, Magdalen, played by Maris Guison--- words are inadequate to describe everyone's performance. Family and friends who watched the show testified that many scenes taken from the Holy Bible were very dramatic and natural,i. the Lazarus scene when Martha and Mary informed Jesus that their brother Lazarus died, the last supper, the washing of the feet, the carrying of the cross , the meeting of Virgin Mary and Jesus dying on the cross , the flagellates, the Pieta where the audience drew tears from their eyes and finally the Resurection ... it was an absolute outstanding performance.


 

We salute  all the volunteers who, without a doubt have dedicated their precious time, effort, energy because they all believed they did it for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Dandin Ranillo, along with his wife Alice who originally produced and staged the passion of Christ -i. e the Senakulo , the first title given to the play and finally it was changed to "Krito" and this year the couple decided to re-stage and revised the version of the Senakulo ,thusly  they changed the title to what they believed is more apropriate name " HESUKRISTO".

What a verve, what a performance, what a production that this great couple ,Dandin and Alice had been undertaking for so many years now.


 

This is the first time I have been involved with them (in acting ,  I was impressed...while we also had previously shared stage with the famous Broadway actress Stephanie Reese on her one woman show, the Journey produced and directed by by Elton Lugay) - but our relationship with Dandin and Alice  had been incredibly cemented in this fantastic production.

My husband and I had also produced couple of stage shows in the past , but I am so amazed witnessing the support of many people who rallied behind all their efforts and unsurpassed dedication to the cause- more importantly, the proceeds of this stage play will be doled out to St. Vincent Ferrer of Vallejo.

Again congratulations and a pat in a back to the couple Dandin and Alice, to all the performers of HESUKRISTO!


Friday, April 15, 2011

Hesukristo - Dance Drama about the story of Jesus Christ

 


Hesukristo - Dance Drama about the story of Jesus Christ.  Directed by Dandin Ranillo comes the story of the life of Jesus Christ performed in dance.  Jesus is played by none other than Mat Ranillo III with Joji Isla, Lee Robin Salazar, Suzette Ranillo, Lilibeth de Rivera, Charito and Romy Benipayo and the special participation of American Mayor Leon Garcia and Ms Gloria Sevilla. Two days showing only, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 7PM.  Hogan High School Auditorium, 850 Rosewood Ave. Vallejo, CA.  For tickets contact Ricky Muyot: 707- 647 - 7624.


Monday, March 28, 2011

Kristo 2011



 “Kristo” is a spectacular live dramatization of the life and times of our Lord Jesus Christ from a Filipino point of view. Endorsed by the late Cardinal Sin and Monsignor Dakay of the Philippines, “Kristo” was initially staged at the Folk Arts Theater in Manila, Philippines in 1977, and ran for several years touring the different provinces in the country.

Utilizing the stylized form of dance-drama and pantomime (no dialogues), the play also features popular Filipino religious songs from artists in the Philippines. Because of its non-dialogue in nature, everyone can witness this momentous event. Since its re-staging in 2010 in the Bay Area after a nine-year break, we are  proud to bring it back again for this year's Lenten season. 

The musical dance drama features a star studded cast led by two time FAMAS best actor, Mat Ranillo III as Jesus, Joji Isla as Longhinus the Centurion, Suzette Ranillo as Martha, Jackie Castillejo as Magdalene, Lilibeth De Rivera as Virgin Mary, Ryan Ortiz (former lead singer of Freeverse band) as John, Thage Montecarlo as Judas, with a special appearance of  Fr. Geoffrey Baraan of St. Anne’s Church, Union City and award winning actress Gloria Sevilla as the Widow of Nain.
 

For more information & ticket reservations call (510) 331-0502, (650) 273-2226. Tickets are also available in Island Pacific Supermarket in Union City, Ca.