{"id":238453,"date":"2024-09-02T08:05:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T02:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=238453"},"modified":"2024-09-07T01:09:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T19:39:13","slug":"wingfield-family-a-family-crisis-within-a-social-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/wingfield-family-a-family-crisis-within-a-social-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Wingfield Family: A Family Crisis Within A Social Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Upali Amarasinghe<\/a> –<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Upali Amarasinghe<\/p><\/div>\n

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Tom Wingfield and Amanda Wingfield cry out\u2014voices of despair in a world crumbling, where truth is twisted and souls are lost. It\u2019s not human weakness, but a sickness of the system, pulling a family into the abyss. And as we watch, we feel the weight of our own struggles in a world teetering on the brink.<\/p>\n

Yesterday marked the final curtain of this haunting play. These are only fleeting thoughts on a profound theatre experience.<\/p>\n

Pujitha De Mel\u2019s direction breathes life into this story, making the pain of these characters our own. The actors blur time and place, connecting us deeply to their world. In reading the original play, it is clear that renowned Henry Jayasena has carefully selected the most impactful sections and dialogue, skillfully trimming away the excess.<\/p>\n

Amanda Wingfield echoes Willy Loman\u2019s despair from Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Different stories, but both trapped in the relentless grip of a consumerist world.<\/p>\n

The play\u2019s relevance to Sri Lankan society is undeniable. Like the characters in Martin Wickramasinghe<\/a><\/span>\u2019s Gamperaliya, these families cling to survival in turbulent times. The mother\u2019s struggle is universal, be it in America or Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

The play mirrors our own lives. When the lights go out, Amanda asks Jim to check the fuse. Jim\u2019s answer\u2014nothing wrong with the fuse\u2014feels all too familiar. It reminds us of Prasanna Vithanage\u2019s Paradise, where a candlelit dinner sparks a fleeting moment of romance, crushed by the grim reality of a power cut.<\/p>\n

The love between Laura and Tom touches us profoundly. We yearn for it to be realized, but Tom, in his desperation, abandons her. We are left uncertain if his reasons for leaving are genuine. Our hearts ache as Laura retreats once more into the fragile comfort of her glass menagerie.<\/p>\n

Chandini Senevirathna (Amanda), Xaveir Kanishka (Tom), Manushie Taniya (Laura), and Bimsara Silva (Jim) give unforgettable performances, each holding their own.<\/p>\n

Chandini commands the stage with her towering presence while Kanishka has the ability to move with the lightness of a feather, his expressions are deep and fluid. Their performances are seamless, each moment a testament to their artistry.<\/p>\n

A word on the music: Nadika Weligodapola\u2019s compositions are gentle and soothing, woven seamlessly into the play, arriving only when truly needed, never imposing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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