A little later, Angela Schijf, Maria in the play, appears on the cross-shaped stage. She sings her piece while Matteo van der Gijn (Petrus) dances along off stage. Cameramen look at how they can best capture everything. Dozens of spectators stand behind fences. Such a big show in your village is something you don’t see every day. “I think it’s impressive to see what’s involved,” says a man on the sidelines.