Prison inmates in Peru perform ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

Apr 17, 2014

Prison inmates in Peru perform ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

Matt Bracken 0 Comment The Baltimore Sun, World Jesus Christ Superstar, Peru, prison

Inmates perform the Broadway musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” inside Peru’s Sarita Colonia prison.

: Inmates perform the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard, ahead of Holy Week celebrations, in Lima, Peru on April 15, 2014. The play was held to encourage the inmates in their rehabilitation process, according to the prison’s press release. Sarita Colonia’s population is made up of 3,113 inmates, out of which 472 are foreigners. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate depicting Jesus performs in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard, ahead of Holy Week celebrations, in Lima, Peru on April 15, 2014. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate depicting Jesus performs the crucifixion scene in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate depicting Jesus performs the crucifixion scene in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate depicting Jesus performs the crucifixion scene in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: A cross is seen after the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate prepares to enter on stage during the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: Prison guards and inmates watch other inmates performing the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: Inmates who performed in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” bow to the audience at the end of the play. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate performs in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: Inmates perform the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard, ahead of Holy Week celebrations, in Lima, Peru on April 15, 2014. The play was held to encourage the inmates in their rehabilitation process, according to the prison’s press release. Sarita Colonia’s population is made up of 3,113 inmates, out of which 472 are foreigners. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate prepares to enter on stage during the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: An inmate receives make up backstage before taking part in the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: A prison guard watches the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar”, from backstage at Sarita Colonia prison yard. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

: Inmates perform the theatre play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Sarita Colonia prison yard, ahead of Holy Week celebrations, in Lima, Peru on April 15, 2014. The play was held to encourage the inmates in their rehabilitation process, according to the prison’s press release. Sarita Colonia’s population is made up of 3,113 inmates, out of which 472 are foreigners. (REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil)

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