Andreas Richter carries a cross as he plays the character of Jesus Christ during a rehearsal of "Passionsspiele" (Passion play) in Oberammergau April 10, 2010. Over 350 years, the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has been staged every decade in Oberammergau, and about a half million people are expected to attend the play which starts its run on May 15 until October 3, 2010. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY - Tags: RELIGION ENTERTAINMENT)