AnandaDrama’s preparations for its title defence at the Royal Drama Comp suffered a setback due to its semifinals being held in the midst of the Big Match and term tests. However, with a view to giving its many new young cast members exposure at the inter school level, Ananda took part with yet another original production.
Written and directed by Rajitha Hettiarachchi and first time Director Charith Dissanayake, The News Room was a satire on the media and its motivations. Though the play did not enter the finals in the face of stiff competition from other schools, Rithmaka Karunadhara won the award for Best Female Portrayal in a Supporting Role-Ananda’s fourth consecutive acting award in the competition.
Lithmal Jayawardene
Chirantha Kolonne
Ravin Hettiarachchi
Gihan Dileepa
Thilina Udayaratne
Lakshitha Edirisinghe
Vidura Manoratne
Gavin Ranasinghe
Minul Muhandiramge
Nomin Jayawickrama
Maneesha Liyandapatabendi
Udana Ekanayaka
Dehan Godallage
Lochana Weerakkody
Abheeth Kotelawala
Sasith Mathugama
Dilisha Hettiarachchi
Menula Menuvanpitiya
Rasanga Rathugamage
Avishka Marlon
Vidul Ratiyala
Jithnuka Thenuwara
Rithmaka Karunadhara
Ruchika Seneviratne
Sunath Renuja
Rajitha Hettiarachchi
Charith Dissanayaka