Cultural activist Soorya Krishnamoorthy will bring to stage a mega show based on the Bible. Titled Ente Rakshakan (My Saviour), the show is set to go on stage on January 20 at the Salvation Army School grounds here. Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram Soosa Pakiam M., and Mr. Krishnamoorthy held a press conference at the Bishop House on Monday to announce the show.
150 artistes, 50 animals
“The production features150 artistes and around 50 animals and birds. The stage occupies 20 cents. Most of the cast and crew consists of non-Christians. This comes at a time when motives, including that of religious conversion, are attributed to such attempts,” said Soosa Pakiam.
Mr. Krishnamoorthy said the focus of the show would not be on miracles, but on the inner meanings of such miracles.
“The show will be of two hours, taking the audience through the life of Jesus Christ, right from the birth. It will be based on the New Testament,” he said.
Pratheeksh, who plays Jesus Christ, was introduced at the press conference. Soorya Stage and Film Society is presenting the show in association with the Changanassery Sarga Kshetra Arts and Cultural Centre and the Mar Chrysostom Global Peace Mission. Ramesh Narayanan has composed the music for the show, while V. Madhusoodanan Nair has written the lyrics.
At least 100 venues
Mr. Krishnamoorthy said the show would be presented at two different locations each month, with three shows at each place. The aim was to present the show in at least 100 venues in the next few years. The opening show in January 20 will be held in the presence of heads of various churches under the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council, Bible scholars and others. On January 21 and 23, the show will be held for members of Soorya. On January 24, it will be presented for an invited audience.
