| Getting
ready to play doctor
Two weeks more for the S. Thomas College Drama Society’s production
of ‘Playing Doctor’ which goes on the boards on August
1,2 and 3 at the Lionel Wendt. Here’s a look at the crazy
cast who are currently under more stress than they can handle.
Naveen
(Chuck)
Favourite line:
“Revenge! Sadistic and torturous revenge!” Naveen is
19 and is the former president of the drama society. He has an uncanny
talent for “subtle” verbal abuse. That apart he is an
extremely talented actor and a driving force behind the good times.
Neraj
(Jimmy)
Favourite line:
“They tied him up and stole his pants?” 17-year-old
Neraj, winner of the “best actor” award at the recently
held inter-house drama competition, is the current president of
the drama society and his own greatest fan. He and his character
are good friends of Rob Brewster.
Asitha
(Rob)
Favourite line:
“Nymphomaniac! I dabble in sex therapy too!” 18 years
of age. His most liable candidate for engagement seems to be his
piano. The play revolves around his character, Rob Brewster, a horrible
writer. Asitha is a brilliant actor and having just acquired his
driving licence seems ready to jeopardize the cast whenever they’re
on an outing.
Vivek
(Harold)
Favourite line:
“My clothes are in the car, dear.” Vivek is the secretary
of the society. He plays the hypochondriac brother of Janet Brewster,
a part he seems to be built for. An able ruggerite, his talent for
being punctual is a source of greatest annoyance to the director,
Vinodh.
Kris
(Maureen)
Favourite line:
“What’s he wearing? Take it off!” Kris is 18 years
and plays the part of Maureen, Rob’s nymphomaniac friend with
great gusto. He is the epitome of eccentricity and the life and
soul of the party.
Mevan
(Janet)
17-year-old
Mevan is a new addition to the drama society and a refreshing relief
to other “sanctimonious” cast members.
Milindra
(Max)
Favourite
line: “President Clinton! DNA test?” 14-year-old Milindra
is the youngest member of the cast and prone to sudden fits of verbal
diarrhoea during which he becomes the Director’s punching
bag and enhancer of the cast’s agitation. He plays Max, secretary
to Rob Brewster.
Andi
(Robert the third)
It is 17-year-old Andi’s opinion that debating has everything
to offer you, even more than sporting activities. Andi is a nice
person to be around and a talented, if misunderstood, actor.
Mahangu
(Robert the third)
17-year-old Mahangu is the literary genius behind 99.9% of all articles
submitted. He was an accidental discovery, having been asked to
fill in for Andi for a week. An upcoming star in the drama society
and the co-editor of the college magazine.
The play is coming along well, despite emotional breakdowns, so
be sure to be at the Wendt at 7.30 p.m. on August 1, 2 and 3 to
witness the funniest drama to hit the boards. Media sponsors are
TNL Radio, Dynavision and The Sunday Times.
Let
your nails do the talking
By Marisa de Silva
“Hands are your visiting cards. If the first impression of
your hands is bad, that means your nails are bad,” says Teckla
Fernando, manicurist and nail stylist. Teckla should know, for hands
are her speciality. After doing a diploma in Manicure, Nail Art
and Salon Management at Nail Line Cosmetics, Eindhoven, Netherlands,
she ran her own salon in the Netherlands for five years. Now in
Sri Lanka, she is trying to introduce the relatively new concept
of nail care to the local market via the Nail Corner at trendy department
store Arena.
Having started
out in the beauty business as ‘just a hobby’ when she
first got to the Netherlands, she started doing facials etc. during
free afternoons and evenings. She then came across someone wearing
nail extensions, which started the ball rolling for her ‘nail
tale’. Her fondness for working on hands too helped her cause.
Unlike in Europe,
where nail care is quite a common practice and is given precedence
over most other beauty routines, nails and hands are not given much
attention here, she says. That’s quite strange because hands
are usually the most used and visible part of one’s body,
she points out.
Nail extensions
are not just used for cosmetic purposes but are also the perfect
cure for nail biters. The widely held belief that long or manicured
nails pose restrictions to work, is not true, says Teckla. Obviously
it’s not 6” long nails she’s talking about but
the average long nails that could be quite compatible with everyday
chores, like cooking, washing and even gardening, she adds. So,
now housewives too can afford to take pride in their hands.
Also opposed
to popular belief, no harm is done to one’s natural nails
by the insertion of extensions, if it’s done by a professional,
says Teckla. However, present users of nail extensions should be
careful not to try and do it themselves as severe damage to the
nail or fungal infections could set in, as a result of not having
the right ‘know how’. She advises all women who want
to go in for longer nails to get it done by a professional, as the
extentions need to be air-tight when fixed on the natural nail.
The Full Set
Gel Extensions is inclusive of a unique French Manicure and three
system Base/ Builder and Gloss, that can withstand numerous applications
of nail polish over the manicure by remaining intact, even when
the polish is removed. This makes the manicure more durable and
practical, as you don’t have to keep putting it on and removing
it, each time you want to apply nail polish. The manicure will last
as long as your natural nail grows and the extension is filed to
the same length at which point a gel re-fill is in order. She also
does manicures on natural nails.
Peeling and
packing and hand/arm massages which are good for the blood circulation
are especially recommended for the elderly with arthritic and rheumatic
conditions.
Teckla says that even brides who usually spend so much on their
dress, flowers, hair, make-up etc. should really consider giving
their nails their ‘day in the sun’ as after all, one
of those fingers will be the bearer of your wedding band, which
is that so important memento of your special day.
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