Diploma course in drama and acting

A diploma course in drama and theatre will be conducted by the Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) shortly. The program will cover acting, script writing, directing, movement and vocal training.

Over 30 years, the LCYTF has been training talented youth who are now engaged in the theatre and film industry in Sri Lanka.

LCYTF was set up by Somalatha Subasinghe in 1981 and later it was incorporated by an Act of Parliament. The course is conducted by Kaushalya Fernando, Prasanna Mahagamage and Namal Jayasinghe who are experts in acting, directing and script writing.

Details of the diploma course may be obtained from the Coordinator, Play House-Kotte, Parliament Road, Kumbukgahaduwa, Kotte. Information is also available on www.playhousekotte.org or facebook/Playhousekotte.org

CD with Worship Songs launched

Lokaye Alokayak, a CD, containing worship songs composed by P.S. Shalitha Fernando was launched at the Public Library Auditorium, Colombo recently. The event was organised by the Christ Gospel Church, Colombo.

Natya Kala Mandhir artistes present dance recitals in India

Natya Kala Mandhir artistes presented dance recitals at temples in India during the Maha Sivarathri Natyanjali dance festival held recently. They performed at temples such as Chithambaram, Tanjoor, Nagapatnam, Thirunallar, Mayilaadudurai and Bandanai Nallur Shivan temples. Kalasuri Smt. Vasugy Jegatheeswaran choreographed the dance recitals.

Celebrating women

Goethe Institut has dedicated its monthly film forum under the theme Celebrating Women curated by Anomaa Rajakaruna to mark International Women’s Day. Celebrating Women film forum will be held at the Goethe Institut auditorium, Colombo on March 22 from 10 am to 7 pm.

It consists of seven short films by Sri Lankan young filmmakers based on gender-based issues. As the third session of the program the award winning film Him Her After (Ini Avan) by Asoka Handagama will be screened at the venue.

Program

March 22:

From 10 am – 7 pm

Session 1: Screening of short films on women

From 10 am – 1 pm

‘Devi’ by Anuradha Kodagoda, ‘Ehema novunu ehema dennek…’ by Ajantha Wijewardena, ‘Oranges’ by Sumathy Sivamohan.

Discussion on ‘Gender in short films: Women’s perspectives’

Moderated by Nadya Bhimani Perera

Panellists: Anuradha Kodagoda, Ajantha Wijewardena, Waruni Anuruddhika and Nayani Sandya.

Session 2: Screening of short films on gender by men

From 2 am – 5 pm

‘Have a nice day…’ by Kaushalya Pathirana, ‘Feminism of a kite’ by Nisal B. Guruge, ‘End of Misty Cloud’ by Viraj Liyanarachchi, ‘Being Aadya…’ by Hasitha Warnasuriya.

Discussion on ‘Gender in short films: Men’s perspectives’ moderated by Amila Galappatty.

Panellists: Kaushalya Pathirana, Muvindu Binoy, Nisal B. Guruge, Viraj Liyanarachchi.

Session 3: Feature film at 5.30 pm

Screening of ‘Him, here, after’ (Ini Avan) by Asoka Handagama