Seven churches from East L.A. have joined forces for the first time to stage an elaborate re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross for Palm Sunday. Simon Mares (left, as Jesus carrying the cross) and other cast members rehearse recently at Calvary Cemetery. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
A cast of more than 100, primarily teenagers, will perform the reenactment of the Crucifixion, which marks the start of Holy Week. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
MIlton L. Navarrete, right, is one of six directors for the April 5 production. At the group’s final rehearsal, there was texting and laughter, but directors said the youthful cast members appreciated the seriousness of their task. And next year, they want to direct the production themselves. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
