California State University, Northridge

PRESS RELEASE

January 28, 1997

Contact: Christina Marin or
Carmen Ramos Chandler,
(818) 677-2130
cchandler@exec.csun.edu

SRI LANKAN PLAY TO RUN AT CSUN

Cal State Northridge will present Sinhabahu, a play based on a Sri Lankan myth, next month in the Little Theatre.

According to legend, the princess Suppa Devi mated with a lion and gave birth to two children. The older child, Sinhabahu, later killed the father.

"The play explores the complex web of guilt, devotion and torn loyalties in the family" said Jeffrey Levy of the CSUN Theatre Department.

The play, written by Ediriweera Sarachchandra, is directed by Namel Weeramuni with original music by H.H. Bandara. Cast members include CSUN students Jay Africa, Richard-Edward de Vere, Sujee Dissanayake, Vinoo Dissanayake, Esmeralka Flores, Judd Frazier, Cindy Gustfaon, Sean Owens, Victoria Smallwood and Joey Viera. The set is designed by Dennie Miller and lighting by Harris Cohen.

Admission is free, but donations are welcome at the door. For more information contact Jeffrey Levy of the Department of Theatre at (818) 677-3086.