About Our Team

The Troupe – It takes a skilled team of players to bring stories to life

Sulochana Dissanayake - Founder and Artistic Director

Founder and Artistic Director of Power of Play (PVT) LTD, Sulochana Dissanayake is a theater creator, educator, trainer and puppeteer. Upon completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Theatre from Bates College in Maine,USA, Dissanayake was awarded a Watson Fellowship by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation (established by IBM Corporation). Her study of Social Economics together with formal training in acting, directing, playwriting and puppetry taught her the significance of communication through non-traditional means, and set her on the path that culminated in Power of Play. Dissanayake gained international experience using theatre, performance and puppetry to connect with diverse audiences in USA, Europe, Africa and Asia. She employs creative and interactive techniques to convey information, and is passionate about introducing others to the magic of performing arts.

Shian Fernando – Administrative Officer

Oversees all HR, Finance andAdministrative processes.

Sankha Jayalath Creative Writer

Lead creative writer.

Trillishiya Kularatne Choreographer & Language Consultant

Primary choreographerfor modern dance andtamil language consultant.

Thiwanka Ranasinghe Lead educator & performer

Creative lead for alleducation programsand performer

Kumudini Wickramathanthri Performer

Performer andcreative contributor

Veena Jayakody Lead Educator & performer

Creative lead for all educationprograms and clown consultant

Palitha Abeyrathne Composer & Musician

Lead composer andmusician

Chamila Karunarathne Chief Photographer

Chanaka Wijemunige Chief Cinematographer

Sithum Samarajeewa Chief Video Editor

Shout out to potential collaborators - become part of the Power of Play team! We are always on the look out for like-minded, energetic and innovative collaborators who can expand the scope of our work and who enjoy challenges of communicating via the performing arts. Power of Play demands originality, commitment and perseverance, and if this sounds like what you enjoy, do forward your résumé to the following address: info@powerofplay.lk with the subject ‘Fresh Talent’.