Life is worth living

Review: Lakmani Setunga

Life is a gift so dear,
Life is a dream that's near
Life is a miracle, you and I

- Anushka Wirasinha

THEATRE: The seniors of Colombo International School with a cast over 30 students delighted the audiences with two hours long musical, full of catchy tunes when they presented God answered my cell phone call in Colombo recently.

God Answered My Cell Phone Call is an original, brilliantly written play by Anushka Wirasinha, whose talents are immense in academic to writing and fashion.

She selected a plot which is very relevant to many youngsters who face life's many obstacles and strive to resolve those with their own might.

The story evolves around a young journalist/writer Jess, splendidly portrayed by Romany Arrowsmith, by her excellent speaking and attractive singing. Her life seems to be in disarray.

Her friends Addy (Viren Dissanayake) and Kelly (Omari Bodhinayake) try to help Jess in their own capacity to overcome her financial difficulties and suggest various options. The plot takes a twist when Jess's mobile phone gets connected with God during a thunder and lightning session.

From that time onwards Jess's life becomes God's vessel in communicating with the spirit world and the people around her.

Jess, inspired by God and under His guidance tries to solve many mysteries which were claimed to be closed cases due to insufficient proof and facts. Jess believes and proves that life is worth living and advises all friends to believe in God, and to treat life precious.

Fifteen-year-old Dominic Johnpillai's music ability was astonishing. The music manoeuvring and presentation was noteworthy and the young budding musician's capabilities were quite evident.

The play's costumes were contemporary. Lights and prop were handled well, using the latest technology of graphic images of a computer to give more emphasis to scenes.

The script was well meant, and had a lot of insight. The only drawback, it was too long for a school play.

The audience felt somewhat restless towards the end of the play due to long delays in setting up of the next scene. All in all, it was great verve put up by the seniors of CIS and ably balanced and directed by Petulla Joseph.

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