Henri Castelli’s Touring Passion Play Proceeds After Onstage Costume Fire

Overview

• During the premiere in Lindóia, a small fire ignited Castelli’s costume and stage brigadiers put it out quickly with no injuries.
• The actor’s team said a smoke effect that can emit tiny sparks lit the fabric after wind pushed part of the costume into the device.
• The tour continues as planned with a free performance set for April 3 in Monte Sião, after shows in Lindóia and Socorro.
• Castelli plays Jesus and, for the first time, co-directs the staging with Clayson Viana, taking part in rehearsals and scene design with the local cast.
• The production uses a transportable set of about 522 square meters and 165 local actors, a model that brings a consistent Passion play to several towns.