Via Crucis
I had the honor of serving as the artistic director of Finland’s largest theatre production, the Easter Passion play Via Crucis, staged in central Helsinki in 2009 and 2010.
The production involved a large ensemble of actors and participants. The script was based on a text by poet Lauri Otonkoski.
Via Crucis – Crew 2010
Sound design: Juuso Voltti
Lighting design: Juho Rahijärvi
Set & costume design: Aili Ojalo and Sigrid Leis
Direction: Miira Sippola
Assistant director: Mirva Anjala
Cast (2010):
Jesus: Yuko Takeda Peter: Tuomas Tulikorpi Mother Mary: Niina Tamminiemi Pilate: Henry Hanikka High Priest Caiaphas: Jussi Lampi Annas: Juha Muje Pharisee: Seidi Haarla Mary Magdalene: Eeva Putro Isaiah: Toni Kamula Judas: Ari Suzuki Disciples: Mikko Ahonen, Ruusu Haarla, Eija Kauppi, Pasi Nyman, Pauli Pallaskorpi, Iida Rekonen, Joni Saarela, Timjam Uddström Divine figures: Paula Laurila, Sari Palmgren Soldiers: Piia Peltola (choreography), Anna Rosendahl, Marja Vehkanen, Antti Virta Servant girls: Sonja Sassi, Vilma Sippola The People: dozens of dedicated participants
Via Crucis Crew 2009
Cast (2009):
Jesus: Seppo Merviä Peter: Tuomas Tulikorpi Mother Mary: Niina Tamminiemi Mary Magdalene: Ulla Raitio Judas: Jukka Peltola Pilate: Henry Hanikka High Priest Caiaphas: Pete Lattu Annas: Jarkko Lahti Isaiah: Toni Kamula Divine figures: Paula Laurila, Sari Palmgren Soldiers: Antti Silvennoinen (choreography), Julian Remes, Eugene Kleparski, Kimmo Malin Disciples: Joel Mäkinen, Joni Saarela, Pauli Pallaskorpi, Aaro Wichmann, Kaisa Lappalainen, Liina Tuominen, Reeta Tuoresmäki, Akseli Hannula, Kimi Vilkkula, Henriikka Himma The People: dozens of participants
